Description We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team in Hinsdale, Illinois. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a pivotal role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and delivering insightful reporting to support business decisions. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is meticulous, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to contribute to the success of a growing organization in the financial services industry. Responsibilities: • Handle comprehensive bookkeeping tasks for multiple business clients, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. • Prepare monthly financial statements, including variance analysis and detailed commentary. • Develop and maintain advanced spreadsheets to track sales, margins, and other financial metrics. • Facilitate regular client meetings, acting as a trusted advisor and providing clear financial insights. • Integrate and optimize accounting software and automation tools to streamline workflows and maintain a paperless environment. • Assist with system setups, troubleshooting, and cleanup projects for client accounts. • Conduct year-end reconciliations, manage proper account classifications, and oversee W-2 and 1099 filings. • Communicate effectively with clients to resolve issues and provide straightforward explanations of financial concepts. • Ensure all financial data is accurate, compliant, and presented in a clear, jargon-free manner. The salary range for this position is $28/hr to $33/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include 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. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting. • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online; familiarity with Sage or Xero is advantageous. • Strong ability to adapt to diverse accounting workflows and explain processes clearly. • High level of comfort with technology and cloud-based software platforms. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and precision. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client accounts while meeting deadlines. • Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and respectful conduct in all interactions. 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) .