Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Malibu, CA • 1h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Malibu, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy across multiple entities and property-related accounts. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across payables, reconciliations, and general ledger activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Process a large volume of accounts payable transactions with careful attention to accuracy, approvals, and deadlines.

Review and maintain vendor documentation, including W-9 records and 1099 reporting requirements, to support year-end compliance.

Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, entities, and properties to ensure proper financial tracking.

Prepare and complete bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.

Assist with wire activity and related accounting entries while maintaining organized supporting documentation.

Record journal entries and support ongoing general ledger maintenance to keep financial records current and accurate.

Analyze accounting data in spreadsheets, using tools such as pivot tables to manage larger data sets and identify exceptions.

Support tax-related accounting activities, including coordination for corporate tax and sales tax reporting as needed. Requirements - At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

Hands-on experience handling high-volume accounts payable in a complex, multi-entity environment.

Working knowledge of 1099 processing, W-9 administration, and invoice coding across general ledger structures.

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and working with large data sets.

Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accuracy.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Background in a family office or real estate environment is preferred.

Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting support functions is a plus.

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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