Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant position available for Contract, Temporary, or Permanent Placement, 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 professional fields. In this role, the Staff Accountant will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, and contributing to the overall efficiency of accounting operations within the team. This position is ideal for individuals eager to develop their accounting skills and gain hands-on experience.

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

• Mission: Own the process of maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, and contributing to overall accounting efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Office applications, NetSuite software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare and analyze journal entries for the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Account Reconciliations: Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis and provide detailed balance sheet summaries through comprehensive roll-forward analyses.
• Financial Adjustments: Accurately record various financial adjustments, including expense allocations and monthly amortizations.
• Accruals and Loan Interest: Manage accruals and reconcile loan interest to ensure proper tracking and accurate reporting within financial records.
• Close Processes and Audits: Support year-end and annual close processes, including thorough audit preparation and documentation, while also participating in month-end close activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-career professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to the degree.
• Experience: Strong proficiency in Excel and other Office applications is required to manage financial data and reporting effectively.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, solid written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new accounting processes and systems.
• Bonus: Familiarity with NetSuite software is highly desirable, and prior internship experience in accounting or finance is preferred, though not required.