We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Temp-To-Hire position based in Santa Monica, California. This role will contribute to accurate financial reporting by managing core accounting activities across receivables, payables, cash entries, and compliance filings. The ideal candidate brings strong property or lease-related accounting knowledge and is comfortable working across multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage accounts receivable processes, including preparing accurate tenant charges, applying incoming payments, maintaining subledger records, reconciling lease-related billing, and keeping rent schedules current. Oversee accounts payable activities by maintaining vendor records, validating payment documentation, supporting tax form administration, and coordinating routine disbursement cycles. Prepare and submit required local tax and regulatory filings, including business license-related documentation and property tax reporting. Record daily cash activity and other accounting transactions in the general ledger to support complete and timely financial records. Review, code, and post corporate credit card transactions while ensuring expenses are properly documented and recorded. Support funding activities by assisting with equity contributions and debt draw requests as needed. Contribute to month-end and periodic close efforts through journal entries, account analysis, and ledger maintenance. Partner with internal and external stakeholders during the annual audit by organizing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to information requests. Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity, journal entries, and financial record maintenance. Working knowledge of accounts receivable, billing, and cash application processes. Familiarity with lease accounting concepts, including rent-related charges and reconciliations. Experience supporting accounts payable functions, including vendor setup, payment processing, and tax documentation. Ability to prepare accurate account reconciliations and maintain organized supporting records. Understanding of CAM reconciliation and other property accounting processes is preferred. Strong attention to detail, time management, and accuracy in a deadline-oriented environment. 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. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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 .