Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Torrance, CA • 9h ago

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 Preston.Doran@RobertHalf.c0m

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.

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.

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