Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at Robert Half, located in Oakdale, California. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies across various sectors including finance and accounting, technology, and legal services. This position is vital for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit activities, and contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the accounting department. The ideal candidate will be eager to develop their accounting skills, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of financial processes while contributing to the team’s success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Oakdale, CA

• Team: Works closely with the Accounts Payable team.
• Mission: To maintain accurate financial records, support audits, and enhance accounting operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Office applications, NetSuite software

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Prepare and analyze journal entries for the general ledger, meticulously ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and categorized.
• Monthly Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank account reconciliations and provide detailed balance sheet summaries through comprehensive roll-forward analyses.
• Financial Adjustments and Recording: Accurately record various financial adjustments, including expense allocations and monthly amortizations, to maintain precise financial statements.
• Accrual and Loan Tracking: Manage financial accruals and meticulously reconcile loan interest, ensuring proper tracking and transparent reporting.
• Audit and Close Support: Actively support both year-end and annual close processes, which includes thorough preparation for audits and systematic documentation of financial activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred for this role; however, candidates with relevant professional experience may be considered as an alternative.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is strictly required, though prior internship experience in an accounting or finance setting is preferred and would be advantageous.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications is essential; exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills are crucial; ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment; solid written and verbal communication skills; and a clear willingness to learn and adapt to new accounting processes and systems.
• Bonus: Familiarity with NetSuite software is highly desirable.