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Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with terrific organizational skills to take up a short-term contract / temporary position at a growing company. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. During the monthly close, many aspects of internal reporting will be your responsibility. In addition, you will support the development and implementation of accounting policies. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. A highly involved position, it works to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This Danville, California based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.

Key responsibilities

• Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation

• Offer succinct analysis on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a clear and concise manner

• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested

• Complete month end close, journal entries, without supervision

• Take part in various department-wide initiatives

• Manage capital lease and monthly payment schedules

• Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP

• Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings

• Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation

• Ready complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll Requirements - Competent with spreadsheets and databases

• Recent and relevant accounting experience

• Spreadsheet and database capabilities

• Strong attention to detail

• Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

• Fully formed organizational, written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment

• Proficient in ERP systems

• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics

• Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Billing experience

• Project accounting experience

• Expertise in contracts

• Microsoft Excel experience

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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.

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