Staff Accountant

Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Walnut Creek, California. The Staff Accountant will be integral to our finance team, providing technical support in preparing, maintaining, and operating accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. With a focus on vendor databases and 1099 processing, the Staff Accountant will also assist with preparing data analysis reports and presentations for stakeholders.Responsibilities: Provide direct administrative support to the Finance Manager, performing responsible clerical work in all areas of finance and accounting. Collect and reconcile payroll data, responding to accounting and carrier requests for financial data. Maintain and operate accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. Oversee vendor databases and process 1099 forms. Manage cash receipts and disbursements, post revenue, prepare bank deposits, and related reports. Participate in gathering, assembling, tabulating, entering, checking, verifying, balancing, adjusting, recording, and filing financial data to ensure accurate reporting. Assist with preparing, maintaining, and/or verifying various accounting, financial, and statistical records, ledgers, logs, and files.Requirements Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field Solid understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Proficient in Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, Journal Entries, and Month End Close tasks Previous experience in a similar role preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsRobert 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.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.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .