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Description Do you love Excel? Robert Half has an Accountant opportunity for someone with a positive attitude who is looking for an entry-level position. Based in Long Beach, California, this entry-level Accountant job is a long-term contract / temporary opportunity. The Accountant will be responsible for data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation, while reporting to the Accounting Manager. If you feel you fit this description, and want to join a dynamic team, reach out! This position will offer plenty of opportunity for growth. Get in touch with us today for more information about this exciting venture.Key responsibilities
Researching and rectifying account discrepancies
Executing alternate duties and partaking in special projects as assigned
Enter data
Facilitating full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts
Aiding in audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits
Put together monthly journal entries Requirements - Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Experience with high volume data entry
1+ years of accounting experience
Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on variety of tasks and projects
Preferred education is an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
High-level understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Microsoft Excel experience preferred
Experience with reconciliations
Proven knowledge of Post Payments
Expertise in Ariba
Deep understanding of BlackLine
Well-founded grasp of Accounts Receivable (AR)
SAP experience desired
General familiarity with Collections
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.© 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) .