Staff Accountant

Description We are in search of a Staff Accountant to join our team in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The role primarily involves maintaining and updating accounting records, advising clients on financial issues, and handling tax payments and return. Responsibilities: Handle the preparation of documents for audits, ensuring all records are accurate and up-to-date. Closely monitor and analyze budgets, and generate detailed expense reports. Conduct regular reconciliation of the general ledger and bank statements. Maintain regular communication with clients, addressing their confidential accounting issues effectively. Post and categorize transactions in the general ledger, ensuring records are neatly organized. Engage in discussions with both internal and external stakeholders to clarify and analyze transactions. Keep up to date with new accounting policies, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. Provide advice to clients on financial issues via email or phone, delivering excellent customer service. Actively participate in the month-end and year-end closures, ensuring all financial processes are completed accurately and on time. Report to the Accounting Manager, contributing to the improvement of financial processes.Requirements Proficiency in performing bank reconciliations. Strong understanding and experience with general ledger operations. Proven ability to prepare and record journal entries. Experience with month-end close procedures. Proficiency in QuickBooks is a must. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines. A certified public accountant (CPA) credential is preferred but not mandatory.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .