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Staff Accountant
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Robert Half
San Jose, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting and tax activities for a long-term contract opportunity in San Jose, California. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing tax-related documentation, and ensuring daily accounting processes are completed with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and corporate and sales tax support within a fast-paced business environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record journal entries to support month-end and ongoing accounting activity with a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Assist with corporate tax processes, including gathering information and supporting the preparation of corporate tax returns.
- Support sales tax reporting by compiling transaction data, reviewing tax calculations, and helping ensure timely filings.
- Analyze financial records and accounting documentation to confirm compliance with internal standards and reporting requirements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to obtain accounting data, clarify transactions, and improve the reliability of financial information.
- Contribute to periodic close activities by organizing supporting schedules and ensuring accounting entries are properly documented. Requirements
- Experience working in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role.
- Working knowledge of corporate tax, including support for corporate tax return preparation.
- Familiarity with sales tax processes, reporting, and related documentation.
- Strong experience preparing and posting journal entries.
- Solid understanding of general ledger structure, account reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.