Staff Accountant

Robert Half is looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to join an organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This Staff Accountant position supports day-to-day accounting operations across receivables, grant-related financial activity, payroll, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal Staff Accountant candidate brings a strong grasp of transactional accounting and can help keep financial records accurate, timely, and compliant. Click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at and mention job reference #03605.

As a Staff Account your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage accounts receivable activity, including posting payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on discrepancies.

• Maintain grant-related financial records and support accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of restricted funds.

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accounting transactions are recorded completely and correctly.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to maintain reliable financial statements.

• Process payroll activities with accuracy and support timely resolution of payroll-related issues.

• Assist with sales tax and corporate tax documentation by organizing financial data and supporting required filings.

• Review daily accounting transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies and standard accounting practices.

• Contribute to month-end closing tasks by compiling supporting schedules and helping finalize account balances.

The Ideal Staff Accountant will meet the following requirements:

• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for accounts receivable, general ledger work, and transactional accounting.

• Working knowledge of grant accounting and the ability to maintain accurate supporting documentation.

• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Background in payroll processing with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.

• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and support for corporate tax return preparation.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping best practices.

• Ability to organize multiple priorities, analyze discrepancies, and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders.

Click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at and mention job reference #03605.