We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join an engineering organization in Simi Valley, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and helping ensure reliable reporting across day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Maintain financial records and produce accurate accounting reports to support routine business operations and leadership visibility. Perform reconciliations for bank activity and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing supporting schedules, recording adjustments, and helping finalize account balances. Process payables and receivables transactions while monitoring documentation, coding, and posting accuracy. Create journal entries and complete account analyses to ensure the general ledger reflects current and accurate financial activity. Assist with budget and forecast preparation by compiling financial information and supporting variance review. Support audit readiness by organizing requested documentation, preparing reports, and responding to accounting-related inquiries. Prepare sales tax submissions and other required filings while helping uphold compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Partner with internal teams on payroll-related entries, expense reporting, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen accounting efficiency. 3+ years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role. Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation practices. Experience handling corporate tax, sales tax, and related regulatory reporting responsibilities. Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and close-cycle accounting activities. Ability to analyze financial information, identify inconsistencies, and take corrective action when needed. Proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Oracle, or comparable systems. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively. 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 .