Staff Accountant

Robert Half Contract Finance and Accounting is looking for a highly organized Staff Accountant to join a trust company team in Reno, Nevada in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role works closely with financial leadership to support day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and uphold sound accounting practices across trust operations. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to reconciliations, reporting, controls, and audit support while helping maintain organized and compliant financial records. This will be a part time position to start, working Tuesday-Thursday.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily accounting activities for trust operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established accounting guidelines.

• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations to support reliable financial reporting.

• Manage assigned accounts payable tasks, bank deposit processing, claim disbursements, filing fee activity, and tracking of outstanding offers.

• Produce recurring financial reports, including budget-to-actual analyses, quarterly statements, and operational metrics for leadership review.

• Review financial documentation for completeness and accuracy, researching discrepancies and resolving issues that may affect reporting integrity.

• Help maintain accounting policies, procedural documentation, and internal control practices, while identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Participate in internal control testing, assist with external and periodic internal control audits, and support compliance with special purpose accounting requirements.

• Contribute to annual budget preparation, estimated tax support, 1099 reporting, and cost allocation activities across trusts.

• Provide financial analysis and administrative support as needed, including special projects and records organization efforts.

• Pursue ongoing development through annual training and assist with additional accounting duties as assigned.

If interested, please apply today and for immediate consideration call Keisha at

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and preparation of financial statements.
• Strong Excel and general computer proficiency, with the ability to work accurately within financial systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and close attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, review work for accuracy, and follow established procedures.