Posted August 22, 2026
Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Somerville, MA, US
Full Time
23.75USD - 27.5USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Somerville, Massachusetts. This role is well suited for someone who can manage day-to-day financial activities with accuracy while helping maintain organized and compliant records. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across general ledger work, tax-related accounting, and journal entry preparation in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, researching variances, and supporting accurate month-end reporting.
• Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting the preparation of required filings.
• Handle sales tax accounting tasks by tracking taxable transactions and helping ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Support the preparation of financial records and schedules needed for audits, internal reviews, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain financial information, clarify transactions, and improve accounting accuracy.• Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Practical knowledge of corporate tax processes and related financial documentation.
• Familiarity with sales tax accounting and compliance responsibilities.
• Strong ability to prepare, review, and post journal entries accurately.
• Working knowledge of general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, researching variances, and supporting accurate month-end reporting.
• Assist with corporate tax activities, including gathering documentation and supporting the preparation of required filings.
• Handle sales tax accounting tasks by tracking taxable transactions and helping ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Support the preparation of financial records and schedules needed for audits, internal reviews, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain financial information, clarify transactions, and improve accounting accuracy.• Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Practical knowledge of corporate tax processes and related financial documentation.
• Familiarity with sales tax accounting and compliance responsibilities.
• Strong ability to prepare, review, and post journal entries accurately.
• Working knowledge of general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and reporting.
