Staff Accountant

Robert Half is in the process of recruiting a Staff Accountant to join a growing company in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least two plus years General Ledger accounting experience,. Advanced Excel skills are required and experience with SAP is a plus. The primary function of this role is to support our accounting operations by accurately recording daily and monthly transactions, conducting research, preparing reports, and assisting with month-end closing activities. This company offer growth potential and a very flexible hybrid work schedule, so please apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately record daily and monthly transactional activity in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Assist in preparing financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Contribute to the annual external audit process
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other departments to resolve any accounting issues
• Prepare monthly journal entries to ensure accurate reporting
• Manage special projects as assigned by the Controller
• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and intangibles
• Conduct bank account reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial statements
• Utilize SAP and Microsoft Excel to maintain and analyze financial data.
• 2+ years of experience in general ledger accounting or a closely related accounting role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of month-end close procedures, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.
• Experience reconciling bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and financial record maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working in SAP.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and standard accounting controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail.