Description We are looking for a meticulous Staff Accountant to join our team in Addison, Illinois. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and supporting operational efficiency. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who are detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to contribute to a dynamic organization within the printing and publishing industry. Responsibilities: • Perform daily reconciliations of postage accounts to ensure financial accuracy and alignment across departments. • Enter and maintain cost and job data within internal systems to uphold data integrity. • Prepare detailed cost estimates for print and mail projects while planning resource allocation effectively. • Collaborate with vendors to obtain quotes, evaluate cost efficiency, and support procurement processes. • Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency. • Support cross-departmental collaboration to ensure seamless financial and operational processes. • Assist with journal entries and general ledger maintenance to maintain accurate financial reporting. • Conduct bank reconciliations and account reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy. • Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze data and create detailed financial reports. • Provide input on system enhancements and contribute to maintaining the accuracy of financial platforms. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in reconciliation, cost analysis, and financial data maintenance. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and spreadsheet management. • Experience with software platforms such as QuickBooks or similar accounting systems. • Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and journal entries. • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Effective organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities. • Excellent communication skills for collaboration across departments. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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) .