Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Hoboken, New Jersey. This role involves performing a variety of accounting tasks, including general ledger management, accounts payable processing, fixed asset tracking, payroll accounting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in corporate tax, sales tax, and GAAP accounting, along with strong analytical skills to support accurate and efficient financial operations. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting journal entries to ensure timely month-end and quarter-end closings. • Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards to ensure accuracy and consistency. • Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring payments are posted promptly and coded correctly to the general ledger. • Manage fixed asset accounting, including tracking, depreciation calculations, and reporting. • Assist with ensuring payroll accounting is accurate and aligns with organizational policies. • Support external auditors during annual audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis. • Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance department efficiency. • Collaborate on cross-functional business projects, providing financial insights and analysis. • Execute special projects and in-depth financial analyses as assigned. Requirements • Proven experience in corporate tax, including sales tax and corporate tax returns. • Proficiency in preparing journal entries and managing general ledger accounting. • Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and practices. • Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting. • Demonstrated ability to reconcile accounts and manage month-end closings. • Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and depreciation methodologies. • Strong organizational and analytical skills to handle multiple tasks effectively. • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional 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) .