Description We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in San Francisco, California. This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring three days onsite and two days remote, with initial training conducted fully onsite. The role is essential in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting key accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Perform detailed bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies. • Manage fixed asset accounting, including tracking and depreciation calculations. • Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate financial reporting. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including those related to bank activities. • Handle deferred accounts as part of the month-end close process. • Complete month-end close procedures within the established 10-business-day timeline. • Review and compare bank transactions and credit card statements to ensure alignment with posted records. • Utilize accounting software effectively to streamline processes and ensure data accuracy. • Collaborate with team members to address reconciliation issues and improve efficiency. • Provide training and guidance during the onboarding period to ensure seamless workflow integration. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting roles, with a focus on reconciliations and month-end close. • Proficiency in performing bank reconciliations and analyzing financial discrepancies. • Strong knowledge of journal entries and fixed asset management. • Experience with accounting software, preferably SAP or similar systems. • Ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly during month-end close procedures. • Detail-oriented approach to reviewing financial records and resolving discrepancies. • Strong analytical skills to ensure accuracy in reconciliations and reporting. • Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and provide training support. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 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 “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .