Staff Accountant
Robert Half Accountemps
Description We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Santa Maria, California. This role involves managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy in accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain and manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely transactions.
• Review and analyze contracts to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks and Office tools to extract data, create reports, and manage records.
• Generate journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Handle corporate tax-related tasks, including preparing corporate tax returns and managing sales tax filings.
• Collaborate with team members to support fund or construction accounting tasks as needed.
• Assist in transitioning financial data between systems and creating CSV reports.
• Provide support for month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies in all accounting practices. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Wealth Guide, or Athena.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and tax return preparation.
• Ability to review and interpret contracts with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with generating financial reports, including P& L statements and balance sheets.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Prior experience in construction or government accounting is a plus.
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.
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