Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Mountain View, California. This position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions, including payables, cash activity, reconciliations, and general ledger support, while working closely with senior accounting leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:• Manage invoice processing and payment workflows with careful coding to the correct general ledger accounts and consistent attention to deadlines.
• Record a wide range of financial activity, including checking account transactions, cash movements, brokerage-related entries, and loan-related non-cash items.
• Support cash application activities and maintain accurate updates to client disbursement and cash reporting records.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to help ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Contribute to the month-end and quarter-end reporting process by assisting with financial statement preparation for client deliverables.
• Build and maintain Excel-based schedules and analyses that summarize financial activity, investment trends, and other client-specific reporting needs.
• Organize and retain accounting documentation by maintaining orderly physical records and ensuring supporting files are accessible for review.
• Collaborate with senior accountants and accounting managers on account analysis, journal entry support, and ongoing general ledger accuracy.• At least 2 years of accounting experience, ideally in environments supporting individuals, small businesses, or multi-entity financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger activity, and journal entries.
• Experience assisting with month-end close tasks and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with accounting leadership and internal stakeholders.
Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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