Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a companies' team in Santa Maria, California. This role is a contract to hire employment opportunity. As a Staff Accountant, you will have a variety of responsibilities, mainly focused on supporting financial reporting processes, managing accounts, and providing additional support as needed.
Responsibilities:
Assist in financial reporting, including General Ledger activities and maintaining related controls.
Aid in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including support for month-end closing processes.
Contribute to the coordination of quarterly and year-end audits.
Provide support for Accounts Payable and Receivable functions.
Serve as backup for Billing and Customer Service as necessary.
Assist with analysis for sales and marketing.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management
Experience with Bank Reconciliations
Knowledge of General Ledger maintenance
Skilled in Journal Entries preparation
Expertise in Month End Close processes
Familiarity with NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP software
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred, not required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations
Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a requirement (V-LOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, etc.)
