Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The role involves pivotal financial management and reporting for our grant-funded programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funders' financial requirements. Responsibilities: • Liaise with program managers and external auditors for grant audits • Assist with the production of financial forecasts, budgets, and various financial reports • Ensure adherence to governmental financial regulations and standards • Work on the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements • Maintain financial security through adherence to internal controls and confidentiality protocols • Process entries related to expenditures and revenues, verifying the accuracy of entries into financial systems • Alert senior staff about any accounting discrepancies for prompt corrections • Prepare financial reports for Federal and State grants • Assist with general accounting tasks • Play a part in the preparation of the annual independent audit, prepare audit work papers, and collaborate with external auditors to furnish information and answer queries. Requirements • Applicant must have proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) • Mastery of Bank Reconciliations is required • Experience with General Ledger is essential • Candidate should be competent in making Journal Entries • Ability to handle Month End Close activities is necessary 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) .