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Robert Half Full-Time Engagement Professional in Raleigh, North Carolina
Description
The Finance & Accounting Full-Time Engagement Professional role within Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) Practice Group offers a unique opportunity to work in a variety of project-based assignments while having the stability and benefits of full-time employment. As a finance and accounting expert, you will bring your expertise to interim projects, filling critical skills gaps for clients and driving success in key areas such as the daily tasks of transactional accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and system implementation.
This is an ideal role for experienced finance and accounting professionals who enjoy challenging and diverse work that allows them to make a significant impact across different companies and industries.
Potential Key Responsibilities:
Accounting and Financial Analysis
Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Assist in creating and delivering financial statements, reports, and budgeting tools to support operational and strategic business decisions (Source: RH Acronym Guide, context: CFA).
Provide expertise in general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow management.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing, documentation, and remediation efforts (Source: RH Internal Assignments Database).
Handle audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and liaising with external auditors or tax advisors.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.) and industry regulations.
Process Improvement and Internal Controls
Analyze current accounting or financial processes to identify inefficiencies and implement best practices for improved workflow, accuracy, and compliance (Source: RH Acronym Guide, context: PSS).
Document, assess, and strengthen internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure operational effectiveness.
Support clients in designing or optimizing cost accounting systems or financial modeling processes.
System Implementation and Optimization
Assist in implementing ERP software, accounting systems, or financial reporting tools such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or others (Source: RH System Tools Overview).
Provide training or mentorship to client team members in the effective use of financial systems.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP& A)
Develop and refine financial forecasts, budgets, and financial modeling for key business initiatives (Source: RH Acronym List, context: CFA).
Provide actionable insights through detailed variance analysis, explaining budget-to-actual discrepancies, and recommending adjustments.
Deliver presentations of financial results and forecasts to executives or key stakeholders.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or comparable certification preferred.
3–7 years of professional experience in finance and accounting roles (e.g., Accounts Payable and/or Receivables Specialist, Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst).
Experience with accounting standards such as GAAP, IFRS, and industry regulations.
Skills in using accounting and financial systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and/or MORE.
Comfortable working on projects that require quick adaptations to different industries, organizational strategies, and company cultures.
Why Join Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Professionals Practice Group?
By becoming an Engagement Professional in finance and accounting, you will enjoy the best of both worlds: the stability of full-time employment and the excitement of working on unique, impactful projects for a wide variety of clients. Your work will help organizations solve complex financial challenges, meet deadlines, and optimize their processes—all while driving your own professional growth with Robert Half’s unmatched resources and commitment to employee success.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives for high productivity and client satisfaction.
Full-time benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, and paid time off.
Professional development through certifications, continuing education, and access to Robert Half’s proprietary learning platform.
Opportunity for career growth while working across diverse industries and functional areas.
Stability of full-time employment while experiencing the variety and challenge of consulting work.
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.
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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.
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