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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
Burbank, CA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a wholesale distribution organization in Burbank, California. This role will contribute to accurate financial records, routine reporting, and inventory-related analysis while partnering with teams across operations and finance. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing account balances, reconciling discrepancies, and helping maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare and post journal entries to ensure daily and periodic transactions are recorded completely and correctly.
- Support the month-end close by gathering financial data, validating balances, and assisting with timely completion of closing tasks.
- Produce recurring sales and management reports, then share insights with internal stakeholders to support business decisions.
- Track inventory-related data, including stock accuracy, backlog trends, and aging or excess materials, to help highlight financial impact.
- Partner with operations, shipping, receiving, sales, customer service, and finance teams to investigate issues and improve data consistency.
- Assist with payroll-related reporting and headcount tracking to provide reliable information for internal review.
- Work with IT and other internal teams to resolve system-related issues that affect accounting records or reporting.
- Use spreadsheets and business software to evaluate costs and support informed operational and production decisions. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred
- 2 years general ledger work and reconciliations.
- Familiarity with journal entries, bank reconciliations, and core accounting processes.
- Some knowledge of cost accounting, inventory movement, or manufacturing-related financial concepts.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to work effectively in spreadsheets and reporting tools.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
- Self-directed approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage shifting priorities.