Staff Accountant

Robert Half • San Rafael, CA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to support daily accounting activities for a Long-term Contract opportunity in Larkspur, California. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys structured financial work, takes pride in accuracy, and can manage a steady volume of reconciliations and payable tasks. The role offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative accounting team while helping maintain reliable records and timely financial processing.

Responsibilities:

Manage a large portfolio of bank account reconciliations, including routine accounts as well as items that require deeper research and analysis.

Prepare clear and complete supporting documentation to ensure reconciliation activity is accurate, organized, and audit-ready.

Review outstanding differences, identify root causes, and follow through on corrections to resolve discrepancies promptly.

Assist with accounts payable activities by processing invoices and helping maintain timely and accurate payment records.

Record journal entries and support general ledger maintenance to keep financial data current and reliable.

Use Excel and accounting systems to monitor transactions, analyze balances, and track reconciliation progress.

Partner with accounting team members to strengthen workflows, improve consistency, and support day-to-day finance operations.

Provide additional accounting assistance across routine close and reporting activities as needed. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in a Staff Accountant or comparable accounting position.

Hands-on background in bank reconciliations, with the ability to manage both straightforward and more complex account activity.

Working knowledge of journal entries and general ledger accounting principles.

Experience supporting accounts payable functions in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.

Basic to intermediate Excel skills and confidence using financial or accounting software.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.

Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return processes is beneficial.

Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

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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