Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Los Alamitos, CA • 5h ago

Description We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a restaurant and catering organization in Los Alamitos, California on a Contract to Permanent basis. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who thrives in a high-volume environment and can bring strong ownership to daily transactions, reconciliations, and month-end activities. The position will support accurate financial reporting by managing key balance sheet and income statement processes, while partnering with internal teams to investigate variances and improve accounting workflows.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the recording and review of daily revenue activity, including transactions from external ordering and payment partners, to maintain accurate financial data.

Complete bank account reconciliations on a recurring basis, including weekly reviews and period-end tie-outs.

Reconcile credit card activity, confirm proper support is in place, and verify transactions have been accurately entered and approved.

Track petty cash movements and validate related accountability records to ensure completeness and control.

Maintain accounting records for employee tip activity and reconcile related balances within the general ledger.

Support the monthly close by preparing journal entries, analyzing fluctuations, reconciling accounts, and assisting with reporting deliverables.

Produce monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, while investigating unusual trends across balance sheet and income statement accounts.

Manage chargeback and payment dispute research, process electronic deposits, and retain organized supporting documentation.

Prepare sales tax support files, reconcile intercompany balances, and contribute to cash flow reporting, ad hoc analysis, and process improvement initiatives. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

At least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a detail-focused business environment.

Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Strong working knowledge of bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis.

Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems, including experience with QuickBooks or similar software.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

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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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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