Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Burbank, CA • 4h ago

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities for a wholesale distribution organization in Burbank, California. This role will contribute to accurate financial records, routine reporting, and inventory-related analysis while partnering with teams across operations and finance. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing account balances, reconciling discrepancies, and helping maintain accurate financial records.

Prepare and post journal entries to ensure daily and periodic transactions are recorded completely and correctly.

Support the month-end close by gathering financial data, validating balances, and assisting with timely completion of closing tasks.

Produce recurring sales and management reports, then share insights with internal stakeholders to support business decisions.

Track inventory-related data, including stock accuracy, backlog trends, and aging or excess materials, to help highlight financial impact.

Partner with operations, shipping, receiving, sales, customer service, and finance teams to investigate issues and improve data consistency.

Assist with payroll-related reporting and headcount tracking to provide reliable information for internal review.

Work with IT and other internal teams to resolve system-related issues that affect accounting records or reporting.

Use spreadsheets and business software to evaluate costs and support informed operational and production decisions. Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred

2 years general ledger work and reconciliations.

Familiarity with journal entries, bank reconciliations, and core accounting processes.

Some knowledge of cost accounting, inventory movement, or manufacturing-related financial concepts.

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to work effectively in spreadsheets and reporting tools.

Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments.

Self-directed approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage shifting priorities.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION please apply to this posting. If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact them directly regarding job number 00320-0013426367 presented by Ameri Ramirez to expedite your candidacy for this role.

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