Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a finance team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This office-based Staff Accountant role partners closely with finance leadership to maintain accurate financial records, support monthly reporting, and help ensure day-to-day accounting operations run smoothly. The Staff Accountant position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing transactional accounting, reconciliations, and financial analysis within a collaborative environment. Click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215.568.4580 and mention job reference #03720-0013437061.

As a Staff Account Your Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Partner with the Executive Director of Finance to track priorities, review active assignments, and support the timely completion of accounting work.

• Oversee accounts payable activities by entering invoices, preparing payments, generating supporting reports, and maintaining organized documentation.

• Process disbursements through checks and wire transfers while ensuring accuracy and proper recording of each transaction.

• Record incoming funds, update cash receipt activity in the accounting system, and retain related reports and files.

• Prepare journal entries and post routine and adjusting transactions to maintain complete and accurate financial records.

• Produce monthly profit and loss reporting along with written commentary that explains results and highlights key financial activity.

• Perform monthly reconciliations for general ledger balances, project accounts, and house accounts to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process, assist with year-end financial reporting, and provide documentation requested during the external audit.

• Establish and maintain account records within the accounting platform and take on additional finance projects assigned by leadership.

Click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215.568.4580 and mention job reference #03720-0013437061.

The Ideal Staff Accountant will meet the following Requirements:

• Associate degree in accounting or comparable hands-on accounting experience.

• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

• Solid understanding of core accounting concepts, including general ledger activity and journal entry preparation.

• Experience with fund accounting is preferred.

• Strong technical skills with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

• Familiarity with Sage fund accounting software is preferred.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Ability to manage changing priorities, stay organized, and handle multiple responsibilities in an office-based setting.

Click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215.568.4580 and mention job reference #03720-0013437061.