• Staff Accountant

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Mateo, CA)


    Description

    Position Summary

    The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This role ensures accurate financial records, assists with month-end and year-end close, prepares account reconciliations, and supports financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within an accounting team.

    Key Responsibilities

    General Accounting

     

    + Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis

    + Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjustments

    + Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

    + Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP

     

    Account Reconciliations

     

    + Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, etc.)

    + Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

    + Maintain supporting documentation for audits and internal reviews

     

    Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

     

    + Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed

    + Review invoices, expense reports, and payment requests for accuracy and policy compliance

    + Support cash application and customer/vendor inquiries

     

    Financial Reporting & Analysis

     

    + Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports

    + Analyze variances and provide explanations to management

    + Support budgeting and forecasting activities as assigned

     

    Audit & Compliance

     

    + Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations

    + Support compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

    + Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies

     

    Systems & Process Improvement

     

    + Maintain accounting records in ERP/accounting systems

    + Assist with system implementations, upgrades, or process documentation

    + Ensure data integrity across accounting platforms

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    Education

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

    Experience

    + 1–3 years of accounting experience (public or private)

    + Internship or entry-level accounting experience acceptable for junior candidates

     

    Technical Skills

     

    + Working knowledge of GAAP

    + Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)

    + Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, QuickBooks) is a plus

     

    Core Competencies

     

    + Strong attention to detail and accuracy

    + Excellent organizational and time-management skills

    + Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    + Effective written and verbal communication

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively

     

    Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

     

    + CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA

    + Public accounting experience

    + Experience in [industry: manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofit, tech, etc.]

    + Knowledge of SOX or internal controls (for public companies)

     

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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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

     

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