Description We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented temporary Staff Accountant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this art time role, you will play a key part in managing accounts payable transactions, supporting month-end close activities, preparing journal entries, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic financial environment while building strong and effective relationships with vendors and internal teams. Responsibilities: • Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and authorization before entering them into the system. • Match invoices with purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documents to ensure compliance with payment policies. • Communicate with vendors to address questions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain effective relationships. • Prepare and post journal entries, including both recurring and unique transactions, to the general ledger. • Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger balances on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy. • Assist in generating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. • Support the month-end and year-end close processes, meeting deadlines and ensuring quality control. • Analyze financial data to identify inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions. • Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and financial best practices. • Maintain well-organized financial records and assist with audits as required. Requirements • Proven experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting. • Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations and journal entry preparation. • Familiarity with month-end close processes and financial reporting. • Hands-on experience with accounting software such as NetSuite or Oracle. • Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and team collaboration. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. 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 for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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) .