Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Long Beach, California. This is a Contract to permanent position offering a hybrid work schedule, with two days in the office each week. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting background, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to manage various financial tasks with precision.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and reconcile monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

- Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

- Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

- Utilize Excel for advanced data manipulation, including pivot tables, V-lookups, and exporting data.

- Collaborate with supervisors and team members to learn processes and improve workflows.

- Assist in inventory accounting and related manufacturing industry-specific tasks.

- Support month-end close procedures and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

- Maintain compliance with corporate tax regulations, including sales tax and tax return preparation.

- Work closely with the controller to address accounting needs and improve reporting processes.

- Leverage Net Suite software to streamline accounting operations, if applicable. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- 2-3 years of detail-oriented experience in accounting roles, preferably within manufacturing or inventory accounting.

- Strong command of general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups.

- Familiarity with corporate and sales tax preparation processes.

- Experience with financial statement preparation and bank reconciliations.

- Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes; experience with Net Suite is a plus.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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  for more information.

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