Accountant Robert Half - 3.9 Torrance, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $32.08 - $39.12 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description We are looking for an Accountant for a healthcare organization located in Torrance. The Accountant must bring strong accounting fundamentals, enjoys working through detailed financial activity, and can help maintain accurate records in a deadline-driven setting. The Accountant role supports core accounting operations, collaborates with multiple departments, and contributes to reliable reporting and continuous process improvement. The Accountant will be hybrid remote with primary working from home.

Responsibilities:

Manage assigned close activities each month and help deliver timely, accurate financial results. Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations while investigating and correcting variances. Review general ledger activity, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with year-end reviews and audit preparation. Reconcile bank activity and resolve outstanding items affecting cash balances and receivables. Transfer, validate, and organize financial information across accounting platforms and reporting tools. Support accounts receivable and accounts payable operations by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and confirming proper ledger coding. Address complex customer account issues such as disputed invoices, unapplied payments, short remittances, and purchase order mismatches. Work with internal partners and external contacts to resolve accounting questions and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes. Provide guidance to team members on coding practices and contribute to workflow enhancements, automation efforts, and other assigned projects. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline. At least 2 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience. Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. Experience participating in month-end close activities in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail. Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas, lookups, and PivotTables. Experience using accounting or ERP systems to import, export, and analyze financial data. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with strong attention to detail. Familiarity with accounts receivable, accounts payable, corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting support is preferred. 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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .