• Staff Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Torrance, CA)


    Description

    Staff Accountant – South Bay/Torrance Area

     

    Our client, a well-established and growing company in the South Bay/Torrance area, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or a professional with 2+ years of experience who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and gain hands-on exposure to all areas of corporate finance.

     

    In this role, you’ll play a key part in the company’s accounting operations, including preparing and consolidating financial statements, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and support ongoing process improvements. This position offers a chance to grow your technical skills, learn from experienced mentors, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports

    + Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses

    + Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes

    + Support audits, budgets, and forecasts

    + Contribute to automation and process improvement projects

    + Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

    + 2+ years of experience in accounting or recent grad with strong internship experience

    + Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

    + Strong Excel and analytical skills

    + Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

    Why You’ll Love It Here:

    + Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

    + Exposure to all areas of accounting and finance

    + Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment

    + Real opportunity for career advancement and professional development

     

    If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and join a company that values learning, teamwork, and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join this thriving South Bay/Torrance team!

     

    For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call (562) 800-3913 and ask for Preston Doran. Please reference job order number 00460-0012925811 email resume to [email protected]

     

    Requirements - Understanding of corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required

     

    - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

     

    - Strong time management skills preferred

     

    - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent

     

    - 3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience

     

    - Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings

     

    - BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred

     

    - Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills

     

    - Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

     

    - Experience with ERP systems

     

    - Excellent attention to detail

     

    - SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus

     

    - Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines

    - Prior work done in public accounting is desired

    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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    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.

     

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