Staff Accountant

Description We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Santa Fe Springs, California. This role is within the manufacturing industry and will involve handling various accounting functions with a focus on inventory management, cost analysis, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Accurate and efficient processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Maintain and update the company’s database to ensure the integrity of all contacts and information.

• Conduct credit checks on customers, manage open accounts, and follow up with vendors to ensure timely payments and collections.

• Utilize QuickBooks desktop version for recording and tracking inventory movements, inputting production costs, labor expenses, and material costs.

• Generate and analyze cost estimates for various projects and products, ensuring accurate and timely billing to customers.

• Process journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions and conduct cost variance analysis to identify areas for improvement.

• Manage expense reports and reimbursements, perform weekly check runs, and manage online deposits.

• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements regularly.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and provide financial insights to support decision-making processes.

• Utilize Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and other functions, to enhance financial analysis and reporting capabilities. Requirements • Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required

• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles

• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers

• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software

• Proficiency in English and in MS Office

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Prior experience as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role is a plus

• Knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Experience with accounting software, like QuickBooks

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to spot numerical errors

• Good organizational and time-management abilities

• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity

• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients

• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.

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.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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