Staff Accountant

Robert Half Staff Accountant - Oak Harbor, WA

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Oak Harbor, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong practical experience in financial recordkeeping, receivables management, and month-end accounting tasks. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to accurate reporting, maintain organized financial data, and support budgeting activities in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues as needed.

• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, and account follow-up.

• Assist with budgeting processes by compiling financial data, reviewing variances, and supporting reporting needs.

• Generate regular financial reports and help ensure records align with internal accounting standards.

• Use Microsoft Excel to organize data, perform account analysis, and support routine accounting workflows.

• Work within Tyler Technologies Munis and related accounting systems to process transactions and maintain financial information.

• At least 3 years of experience in a staff accounting or similar accounting role.

• Practical experience with journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and accounts receivable functions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting tasks.

• Experience using a comparable accounting and reporting platform.

• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial record accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in an active accounting environment.

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