Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Costa Mesa, CA • 2h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist with experience supporting multi-entity operations and contributing to accurate, timely financial reporting. The role offers a blend of accounts payable, general ledger, and close-related responsibilities, along with the chance to expand knowledge in revenue recognition. You will work closely with internal partners to strengthen processes, maintain reliable records, and help keep the accounting function running efficiently.

Responsibilities:

Oversee end-to-end accounts payable activities across multiple entities, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on schedule.

Contribute to revenue recognition work by applying established guidance, completing assigned accounting tasks, and supporting compliant reporting.

Help bring accounting records current by organizing financial data, resolving outstanding items, and improving the pace of monthly close activities.

Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining clear support for transactions and balances within the general ledger.

Complete account reconciliations and create supporting schedules to verify accuracy and address variances in a timely manner.

Participate in month-end close procedures for a broad set of accounts, helping ensure financial information is complete and reliable.

Partner with colleagues across departments to gather information, solve discrepancies, and improve day-to-day accounting workflows. Requirements - 3+ years of accounting experience with a strong background in accounts payable and general ledger activities.

Prior experience working in a multi-entity environment with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.

Solid knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

Exposure to revenue recognition accounting, or a demonstrated willingness and ability to learn it quickly.

High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and a consistent approach to accuracy.

Proficiency in reviewing financial data and maintaining clean, well-supported accounting records.

Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional 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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