Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Valencia, CA • 1d ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Valencia, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in managing essential accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, and supporting financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset, all within the fast-paced food and food processing industry.

Responsibilities:

Manage month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.

Conduct monthly account reconciliations and create detailed supporting schedules.

Monitor daily banking transactions and reconcile cash balances to ensure accuracy.

Maintain and update prepaid amortization schedules on a regular basis.

Enter and oversee purchase order data within the accounting system.

Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare associated journal entries each month.

Perform juice reconciliations and compile payment documentation for monthly reporting.

Assist in audit preparation by gathering necessary documentation and providing support to external auditors.

Collaborate with business units to complete special projects and additional accounting tasks as required.

Analyze financial data to identify account variances and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a similar industry.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is highly preferred.

Proficient understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger operations.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP functionality.

Familiarity with Windows-based accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong ability to manage and interpret large data sets efficiently.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities to collaborate across teams.

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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