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Staff Accountant
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Menlo Park, CA)
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Description
PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS
We are looking for a meticulous Staff Accountant to join our team in Menlo Park. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy, and supporting organizational goals. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
• Handle full-cycle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Assist with general ledger (GL) maintenance and month-end close activities to support accurate financial reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries to maintain financial accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support the adoption and use of new financial systems, including Vericose, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Provide clear and precise communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to financial audits and help maintain accurate documentation of transactions.
• Assist in analyzing financial data to provide insights that support decision-making.
• Work on special projects and other accounting tasks as assigned.
Requirements • Proven experience in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Familiarity with general ledger (GL) accounting and month-end close procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP, or Blackbaud.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new financial systems quickly.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 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.
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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.
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