Description We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, United States. The Staff Accountant will perform essential accounting functions to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software, and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Ensure accuracy in the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts • Assist in the preparation of financial statements including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards • Efficiently process invoices, monitor collections, and manage accounts payable and receivable • Contribute to budgeting and financial forecasting, providing variance analysis when required • Support internal and external audit processes and ensure adherence to financial regulations • Utilize ERP software for efficient financial data management and reporting • Collaborate with senior accountants, finance teams, and non-finance stakeholders on cross-functional projects • Perform bank reconciliations, general ledger management, and month-end close activities • Handle accounting entries and account reconciliation tasks • Manage credit card reconciliation procedures. The hourly pay rate range of this position is $30 to $37, plus bonus. Benefits available to Full-Time Engagement Professionals include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Requirements • Candidate must hold a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role • Proficiency in executing bank reconciliations is required • Experience with general ledger maintenance and management is essential • Ability to prepare and review journal entries is necessary • Must be adept at handling month-end close procedures • Skill in creating accurate accounting entries is vital • Experience in account reconciliation is a must • Knowledge of credit card reconciliation is required 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) .