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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Santa Barbara, Michigan
Description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team remotely in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist with broad experience across payables, reconciliations, ledger activity, and financial documentation who can keep daily operations accurate and organized. The role will support core accounting functions, respond to internal and client-related inquiries, and help maintain dependable financial records in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate transaction records.
• Perform account reconciliations across vendor statements, general ledger balances, and other financial records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Record and post journal entries while supporting month-end balancing and routine accounting close activities.
• Investigate and resolve vendor discrepancies, credit-related items, and outstanding payment issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with audit preparation by organizing supporting documentation, maintaining clear files, and providing requested financial details.
• Monitor accounting transactions for accuracy and follow up on exceptions, inconsistencies, or missing documentation.
• Respond to support tickets and client or internal inquiries related to accounting activity, payment status, and account details.
• Contribute to broader accounting operations such as accounts receivable support, tax-related record maintenance, and process documentation as needed.
Requirements • 5+ years of experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with hands-on responsibility for full-cycle accounting tasks.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and balancing procedures.
• Experience processing accounts payable, handling vendor invoices, and maintaining effective vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with credit transactions, supporting accounts receivable functions, and resolving transactional discrepancies.
• Understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support within an accounting environment.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and the ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ability to prepare for audits, organize files thoroughly, and communicate clearly when responding to accounting-related inquiries.
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