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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and custom reports, to ensure accurate period-end presentation. Oversee day-to-day general ledger activity across assigned entities, funds, or properties and help maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts. Perform detailed reconciliations and account analysis for balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies. Support external and internal audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping maintain compliance with financial standards. Compile and submit recurring financial reports for local, county, state, and federal agencies in accordance with reporting deadlines. Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently. Prepare journal entries, adjusting entries, and cost allocations to support accurate monthly and periodic close processes. Build and refine spreadsheets, reporting tools, and templates that improve data gathering, analysis, and presentation. Partner with accounting staff and operational contacts to verify financial information, answer questions, and support special assignments as needed. Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity and financial reporting. Strong knowledge of account reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end accounting processes. Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support. Ability to analyze financial data, identify irregularities, and recommend appropriate corrective action. Understanding of accounting principles, compliance requirements, and audit support practices. Proficiency in spreadsheet-based analysis and creating reporting templates to organize financial information. Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across accounting and operational teams. 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 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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 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 and Privacy Notice .Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance