Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Lompoc, CA • 5d ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Santa Maria, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, thorough knowledge of accounting principles, and a collaborative mindset to support team goals.

Responsibilities:

Reconcile account balances, ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial records.

Maintain the general ledger and process vendor invoices in a timely manner.

Prepare weekly check runs and assist with month-end close procedures.

Review and generate invoices for inter-company transactions as needed.

Analyze financial data to identify errors and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost management.

Assist in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with established standards.

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance internal controls.

Provide support for year-end close processes and financial reporting.

Collaborate with management to refine financial procedures and reporting systemsThe Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Reconcile account balances and maintain the general ledger

Process vendor invoices and prepare weekly check runs

Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable

Analyze financial data and summarize financial position and activity

Review intercompany transactions and generate invoices as needed

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Assist with internal and external audits and reviews to ensure compliance

Identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cost control

Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and business processes to strengthen internal controls

Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Partner with management to improve financial procedures and reporting

Requirements

Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or in an A/P or A/R role

Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures

Working knowledge of GAAP

Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close

Familiarity with financial statements

Proficiency with QuickBooks

Experience with FAMIS is a plus, but not required

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment

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