Posted August 22, 2026
Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Portland, ME, US
Full Time
24USD - 28USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team on a contract basis. This hybrid opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage core month-end activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support day-to-day ledger operations. The role offers the chance to contribute reliable financial reporting while partnering with internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries with accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure complete and reliable financial data.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by organizing schedules, reviewing balances, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Maintain accounting records and support the preparation of internal financial reports.
• Partner with team members to improve day-to-day accounting workflows and help address outstanding accounting issues.
• Review transactions for proper coding and alignment with established accounting procedures.
• Provide documentation and account analysis to support audits, reporting requests, and management inquiries.• Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, analyze variances, and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Familiarity with month-end close processes and financial reporting support.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and recordkeeping.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries with accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure complete and reliable financial data.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by organizing schedules, reviewing balances, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Maintain accounting records and support the preparation of internal financial reports.
• Partner with team members to improve day-to-day accounting workflows and help address outstanding accounting issues.
• Review transactions for proper coding and alignment with established accounting procedures.
• Provide documentation and account analysis to support audits, reporting requests, and management inquiries.• Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, analyze variances, and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Familiarity with month-end close processes and financial reporting support.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and recordkeeping.
