Accounting Specialist

Robert Half • South San Francisco, CA • 4h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to support a food and food processing organization in South San Francisco, California. This Contract position will focus on year-end accounting priorities and provide hands-on assistance across core financial activities during a period of team coverage needs. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, advanced Excel capability, and the flexibility to contribute across multiple accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

Prepare and record journal entries in support of month-end and year-end close activities.

Analyze financial data and produce clear reporting to assist the team with accounting decisions and closing priorities.

Support accounts receivable follow-up efforts by contacting customers regarding outstanding balances and helping improve collections.

Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related schedules to ensure timely reporting.

Use advanced Excel tools to organize data, build analysis, and streamline accounting support tasks.

Provide broad accounting assistance where needed to help cover workload gaps related to staff absences and time away.

Partner with the internal team to learn existing processes quickly and contribute effectively with on-the-job guidance. Requirements

3+ years of accounting experience in a hands-on, multi-functional role.

Demonstrated experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and general accounting operations.

Background supporting collections or accounts receivable follow-up activities.

Experience assisting with financial statement preparation and related analysis.

Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work efficiently with large data sets and formulas.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage shifting priorities during busy close periods.

Comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with an internal accounting team.

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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