Job Details
Staff Accountant
Description We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Moss Point, Mississippi. This role involves collaborating closely with the Accounting Manager and contributing to internal reporting, financial statement preparation, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working on a variety of tasks, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed journal entries and reconcile accounts, including cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.
- Conduct monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting.
- Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including workbook preparation.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with accounting procedures and standards.
- Maintain fixed asset ledgers, including depreciation and reconciliations, as well as capital lease schedules.
- Perform intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliations with accuracy.
- Generate financial statements, cash flow projections, and budgets to support organizational goals.
- Analyze and interpret financial data, presenting it in a clear and actionable format.
- Contribute to department-wide initiatives and handle ad-hoc reporting and special projects.
- Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of two years of accounting experience in a detail-oriented environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other related software programs.
- Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite or Blackline is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective organizational, written, and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines and handle multiple priorities independently.
- Previous experience in a publicly traded company or dynamic work environment is advantageous.
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) .
Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed journal entries and reconcile accounts, including cash, payroll, and prepaid expenses.
- Conduct monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting.
- Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including workbook preparation.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with accounting procedures and standards.
- Maintain fixed asset ledgers, including depreciation and reconciliations, as well as capital lease schedules.
- Perform intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliations with accuracy.
- Generate financial statements, cash flow projections, and budgets to support organizational goals.
- Analyze and interpret financial data, presenting it in a clear and actionable format.
- Contribute to department-wide initiatives and handle ad-hoc reporting and special projects.
- Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of two years of accounting experience in a detail-oriented environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other related software programs.
- Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite or Blackline is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective organizational, written, and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines and handle multiple priorities independently.
- Previous experience in a publicly traded company or dynamic work environment is advantageous.
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) .
Job #NLX289761314