Accountant

Description We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in North Carolina in a Contract to permanent position. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can support core close activities, maintain strong financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting across multiple areas of the general ledger. The Accountant will contribute to monthly and quarterly accounting operations while helping strengthen processes, documentation, and compliance within the finance function.Responsibilities:- Record and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries during monthly and quarterly close cycles with a high degree of accuracy.- Reconcile multiple bank accounts each month, research variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.- Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including asset tracking, depreciation support, and maintenance of related records in designated software.- Maintain prepaid expense schedules, prepare amortization entries, and verify supporting reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.- Perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger and balance sheet accounts, document findings, and recommend correcting entries when needed.- Compile financial information for ad hoc analysis and reporting by reviewing data trends and summarizing key results for stakeholders.- Assist with financial statement support, quarter-end reviews, and year-end audit preparation by organizing schedules and responding to documentation requests.- Prepare and support routine accounting items such as reserves, estimates, intercompany eliminations, and other standard close entries.- Contribute to internal control activities by helping document procedures, support compliance efforts, and improve consistency in general ledger processes.- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and control of financial reporting activities. Requirements - Experience in accounting with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.- Working knowledge of bank reconciliation processes and the ability to investigate and clear reconciling items.- Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, prepaid expense amortization, and balance sheet analysis.- Understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and how they impact financial reporting.- Ability to prepare accurate supporting documentation and respond effectively to audit or management reporting requests.- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to identify errors, trends, and necessary adjustments.- Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close support.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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .