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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:
Examine accounting activity in QuickBooks Online, identify errors or misclassifications, and bring records into proper order. Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, investigating open items and resolving differences in a timely manner. Contribute to monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing supporting schedules and keeping reporting deadlines on track. Record journal entries and necessary adjustments to improve the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger. Produce financial statements and management reports, including profit and loss reporting, balance sheets, and related analyses. Review underlying financial data to confirm completeness, consistency, and alignment with accounting standards. Assist with trial balance preparation and detailed account analysis to support accurate reporting outcomes. Work with leadership to recommend practical improvements that strengthen accounting processes and reporting quality. Provide support on additional accounting and financial reporting projects as business needs arise. At least 3 years of accounting experience in a hands-on accounting environment. Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, including experience maintaining and correcting accounting records. Proven background in reconciliations and accounting cleanup work across general ledger accounts. Experience supporting month-end and quarter-end close and preparing related financial reporting. Solid understanding of journal entries, adjusting entries, and core accounting principles, including GAAP. Ability to analyze financial information carefully, identify issues, and solve problems with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills in a deadline-driven contract assignment. Proficiency in Excel and the ability to build useful reporting and account analysis schedules. 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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance