Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Upland, CA • 5h ago

Description

We are looking for a dependable Staff Accountant to join a healthcare industry company in Upland, California. This position potentially long-term contract position supports a lean accounting team and calls for someone who can manage daily financial tasks while also stepping in with a leadership-minded approach when priorities shift. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on-site, handling accounting operations with accuracy, and communicating effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Manage month-end close activities within a structured 5-7 day timeline, including preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger records.

Review payroll-related postings for accuracy and completeness before final accounting close.

Track and reconcile prepaid expenses and other balance sheet accounts to support reliable financial reporting.

Process accounts payable tasks such as scanning invoices, organizing payment documentation, and maintaining orderly records.

Support compliance-related work by responding to health plan inquiries, assisting with grievances, and helping prepare materials for quarterly filings and audits.

Provide audit support through document collection, digital filing, and other administrative accounting activities needed for regulatory review.

Assist with insurance-related accounting by supporting claim processing and premium collection activities for company products.

Use Oracle and related systems to perform accounting functions, maintain records, and support reporting needs.

Serve as a reliable on-site presence by helping with incoming calls and occasional front-office coverage when visitors arrive.

Requirements - Experience in staff accounting or senior-level accounting work, preferably in a small team environment with broad responsibilities.

Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, month-end close, prepaid expenses, and accounts payable.

Background supporting audit compliance, quarterly filings, or other regulatory accounting requirements.

Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, corporate tax returns, or related tax functions is preferred.

Proficiency with Oracle is strongly preferred.

Ability to work independently, ask clear and specific questions, and become productive quickly in a fast-moving environment.

Excellent reliability, punctuality, and communication skills for an on-site role with cross-functional interaction.

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