Description Our client, a leading international advocacy firm, is searching for their new Staff Accountant. This Staff Accountant position will be part of a stable and close-knit team led by a tenured Director. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for varied duties including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, A/P, invoicing and other accounting duties. In addition, there will be the opportunity to work with operations relating to various projects. Duties for this robust Staff Accountant position will include: + Preparation of general ledger entries, reconciliations and related operational accounting such as A/P + Actively participate in the Accounts Payable process including checks, ACHs, international wires, field office advances, payroll wires, and recording transactions in the accounting system. + Ensuring timely payment of invoices/transfers and communicate when there are issues with invoices or transfers. Identify prepaid expenses when processing invoices, maintain prepaid expense schedules, and prepare the monthly entry to record expenses and reconciliation. + Follow up with vendors when there are issues, returned payments, and outstanding checks that are not deposited. + Maintaining the vendor master file with up-to-date information and necessary documents. + Preparation of invoices for federal and non-federal awards including CPFF, cost reimbursement agreements, and fixed price contracts. + Working closely with the operations team to ensure proper billing for dues and products + Creating Excel spreadsheets to track and report various expenses + Preparing general ledger schedules to support the month end close and various audits + Assisting as necessary with accounting operations relating to the revenue cycle including posting cash and credit card receipts + Performing special projects as requested by the management team and assist with year-end audit support Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package Please forward your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for consideration for this or one of our other immediate openings. Requirements BS in Accounting or related business degree Prior experience in accounting including supporting month end close activities Experience with a mid-range accounting software package such as Intacct or Great Plains Proven skills creating spreadsheets in Excel – use of pivot tables and LOOKUPs is a plus 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) .