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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

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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

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Description Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) program. As a salaried employee of Robert Half, you'll work on a variety of projects and interim engagements with leading organizations throughout Sonoma County, the North Bay, and surrounding markets. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys diverse responsibilities, exposure to multiple industries, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact while maintaining the stability of full-time employment. Key Responsibilities + Prepare and maintain general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations. + Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities. + Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet accounts. + Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed. + Analyze financial data and investigate discrepancies. + Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits. + Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting. + Track accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions. + Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives. + Participate in ERP implementations, system upgrades, and process improvement projects. + Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. + Collaborate with accounting leadership and cross-functional departments to support business objectives. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 2+ years of accounting experience. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and basic reporting functions. Experience with accounting systems such as: + NetSuite + SAP + Oracle + Sage + Microsoft Dynamics + QuickBooks Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Ability to quickly adapt to new systems, teams, and business environments. Why Join Robert Half's FTEP Program? + Full-time salaried employment with Robert Half. + Consistent compensation and benefits between engagements. + Exposure to a wide range of industries, accounting systems, and business challenges. + Opportunities to expand technical accounting and ERP experience. + Professional development, training, and career growth support. + Ability to build a broad and marketable accounting skill set while making an impact with leading organizations throughout the North Bay. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .