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Robert Half Accountant in Carpinteria, California

Description

Robert Half is looking for an Accountant for a company based in Carpinteria. The Accountant will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will report to the Accounting Manager, and you will be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. This company offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded. This will be a long-term contract / temporary position.

What you get to do every day:

  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

  • Manage timely and accurate payments and collections

  • Collaborate with department heads for budget development and analysis

  • Tax Compliance: Assist in tax return preparation and ensure compliance

  • Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies

  • Audit Support

  • Conduct variance analysis and provide management insights

  • Identify and implement operational efficiencies

    Requirements

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

  • Minimum 3 years Accounting/Bookkeeping experience

  • Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines

  • Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

  • Experience with Bank & credit card reconciliation

  • Experience preparing payroll tax returns, 571-L Form, W-2's, W-3's

  • Commitment to a long term position as an Accountant/ Full Charge Bookkeeper

  • Ability to set up manual financial statements

  • Skilled at Microsoft Excel and Quick Books

  • Experience with preparing 1099's and 1096's

  • Part of Santa Barbara Community for over 5 years

  • Dependable and reliable

  • Proficiency in multi-tasking

  • Pleasant, professional attitude

  • Able to take direction and learn procedures

  • Self-sufficient work mentality

  • Integrity and able to keep work confidential

  • Dedication to team and employer

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.

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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