Albany, NY, 12260, USA
3 days ago
Accountant
Description Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our clients team in a temporary to hire role, bridging the gap between positions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance with 5-7 years of relevant experience. This role is essential to supporting our accounting functions, including invoicing, accounts payable, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and quarter-end processes. Key Responsibilities: + Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies. + Manage accounts payable (AP) processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments. + Assist with invoicing. + Serve as a gap role to support the accounting department during a transition between positions. + Complete journal entries for month-end and quarter-end close processes. + Provide overall assistance throughout various accounting functions as needed. Top 3 Key Skills/Experience: + Proven experience in application and hands-on accounting tasks. + Strong accounting/finance background, with 5-7 years of experience in related roles. + Familiarity with month-end and quarter-end journal entry preparation and closing processes. Requirements Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (recommended but not required) + 5-7 years of accounting and/or finance experience. + Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 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. © 2024 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) .
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