Staff Accountant

Robert Half • San Diego, CA • 12h ago

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a collaborative finance team in San Diego, California. This role supports core accounting operations across receivables, payables, reconciliations, and close activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working cross-functionally, and able to manage multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the accounts receivable process from invoice generation through payment posting, applying cash accurately and following up on outstanding customer balances.

Carry out routine collection efforts and work closely with customers and internal teams to encourage timely payment resolution.

Coordinate with Sales to investigate billing questions, address account issues, and resolve discrepancies affecting customer invoices.

Match purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm completeness and accuracy before payment processing.

Administer accounts payable activities, including weekly payment runs, manual disbursements, check distribution, and electronic payments such as ACH and wire transactions.

Review employee expense submissions for policy compliance and process approved reimbursements in a timely manner.

Prepare bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations each month and assist with journal entries and account analysis during period-end close.

Compile aging and balance reports for customers and vendors, track unbilled liabilities, manage prepayment amortization schedules, and maintain tax and vendor documentation.

Support audit requests by organizing schedules and providing supporting records, while partnering with Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Receiving, and Operations to resolve accounting matters and improve workflow efficiency. Requirements - Experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting position with hands-on responsibility for both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and monthly account reconciliation procedures.

Familiarity with sales and use tax administration, including maintaining related documentation and certificates.

Understanding of corporate tax concepts and exposure to corporate tax return support activities is preferred.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and maintain accurate financial data.

Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and billing issues.

Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in an organized manner.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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