Accountant

Robert Half • El Monte, CA • 31min ago

Description We are looking for an Accountant to join a team in El Monte, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting operations while supporting accurate reporting and financial controls. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and month-end activities in a collaborative business environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage routine accounting activities across accounts payable and accounts receivable to maintain accurate and timely financial records.

Reconcile bank statements, account balances, and supporting reports while researching and resolving discrepancies.

Support month-end and period-end close processes by preparing journal entries, schedules, and account analyses.

Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to help leadership monitor business performance.

Process invoices, maintain bookkeeping records, and ensure transactions are entered correctly within accounting systems.

Assist with the collection and organization of documentation needed for tax filings and related financial reporting requirements.

Contribute to budgeting and financial analysis by compiling data, reviewing trends, and preparing summary reports.

Perform internal audit support activities and recommend improvements that strengthen accounting procedures and compliance.

Help ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards and state regulatory requirements while staying current on best practices. Requirements - Bilingual communication skills in Japanese with at least 1 year of accounting experience, or fluency in another Asian language with 2-3 years of accounting experience.

Hands-on experience with core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and close activities.

Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize, review, and analyze financial data efficiently.

Working knowledge of accounting software and ERP platforms, such as ADP Financial Services, Great Plains, or similar systems.

Ability to prepare financial statements and supporting schedules with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, invoice processing, and bank reconciliation procedures.

Familiarity with audit support, budget preparation, and compliance-focused accounting practices.

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.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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