Staff/SR Accountant

DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented SR/Staff Accountant to join a team in Monmouth County, New Jersey on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex financial records, strengthening accuracy across the balance sheet, and contributing to a more organized accounting operation. The role calls for strong analytical judgment, confidence working through inconsistent data, and the ability to communicate findings clearly with accounting and finance partners.Responsibilities:- Reconcile a broad range of balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.- Prepare, review, and post journal entries related to cleanup activities, month-end support, and ongoing accounting operations.- Examine large sets of financial information to detect irregularities, trace root causes, and recommend corrective action.- Resolve legacy accounting issues by researching historical transactions and organizing supporting documentation for proper treatment.- Support accounting process enhancements and assist with operational changes tied to evolving financial systems and workflows.- Use advanced Excel tools, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis features, to organize, compare, and validate accounting data.- Collaborate with finance and accounting colleagues to improve reporting quality, reconciliation processes, and overall control over financial information.- Communicate reconciliation results, accounting logic, and outstanding issues in a clear manner to team members and stakeholders.- Provide dependable accounting support during a period of organizational change while helping maintain continuity in daily financial activities.Requirements - Proven experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and general ledger review work.- Strong hands-on background preparing and posting journal entries in a detail-focused accounting environment.- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data querying or analytical techniques.- Experience working with ERP or mid-market accounting systems; exposure to Microsoft Dynamics is highly preferred.- Ability to evaluate incomplete, disorganized, or high-volume financial data and turn it into accurate, actionable information.- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain accounting processes and findings to others.- Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving setting with shifting priorities and evolving business needs.- Prior experience with forensic-style accounting, historical cleanup projects, or complex reconciliation work is a strong advantage.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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.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) .