Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role with 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. This position is ideal for someone eager to develop their accounting skills, offering opportunities for growth and hands-on experience in various financial processes. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, and contributing to the overall efficiency of accounting operations for client organizations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Contract/Temporary
• Location: In-person, Oakdale, CA

• Mission: This individual maintains accurate financial records and supports efficient accounting operations.
• Tech Stack: Excel, NetSuite

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger: Prepare and analyze journal entries for the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile bank accounts monthly and provide detailed balance sheet summaries through roll-forward analyses.
• Financial Adjustments: Accurately record expense allocations, monthly amortizations, and other financial adjustments.
• Accruals & Loans: Manage accruals and reconcile loan interest to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• Close Processes: Support year-end and annual close processes, including audit preparation and documentation, and participate in month-end close activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred; relevant experience may be considered as an alternative. This is an early career role.
• Experience: Prior internship experience in accounting or finance is preferred, but not required.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel and other Office applications, exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, and solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bonus: Familiarity with NetSuite software is highly desirable.