Staff Accountant

Description

Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our client's team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will manage essential accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting processes and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities:

- Process and manage accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

- Handle accounts receivable operations, including invoicing and monitoring outstanding balances.

- Perform regular bank reconciliations to verify financial records against bank statements.

- Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger records.

- Collaborate on construction accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

- Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures to finalize financial statements.

- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making processes.

- Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and company policies.

- Organize and maintain financial documents for audits and reporting purposes

Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or a related field.

- Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Strong skills in performing bank reconciliations and preparing journal entries.

- Experience with construction accounting principles and practices.

- Familiarity with general ledger systems and financial reporting tools.

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

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