Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Norwood, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a vital part in managing financial processes, including general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting practices and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in financial records. Responsibilities: • Prepare and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Process journal entries related to accrued expenses, fixed assets, and payroll transactions. • Reconcile multiple bank account statements and address discrepancies. • Review month-end variances against budget, prior month, and previous year to identify trends and issues. • Manage vendor accounts by entering, verifying, and reviewing accounts payable transactions. • Resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, invoices, or payments by collaborating with relevant departments and vendor representatives. • Ensure timely payments to suppliers and maintain accurate filing systems for accounts payable documentation. • Follow up on past-due customer payments and prepare bank deposits for cash receipts. • Research and establish new customer accounts, ensuring compliance with sales tax exemption requirements. • Support visitors by greeting them and following proper check-in procedures while maintaining office and plant supplies. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or a related field. • Proficiency in processing journal entries and managing general ledger accounts. • Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and variance analysis. • Experience with balance sheet account and bank reconciliations. • Familiarity with accounts payable processes, including vendor management and payment processing. • Ability to handle accounts receivable tasks, such as customer follow-ups and cash receipt entry. • Excellent organizational and time-management skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency. • Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .