Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a contract assignment supporting accounting accuracy and reporting for the organization in Woodside, California. This role focuses on reviewing financial records, correcting inconsistencies, and helping deliver reliable month-end and quarter-end results. The ideal candidate brings strong QuickBooks Online expertise, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work independently in a hands-on project environment.
Responsibilities:• Examine accounting activity in QuickBooks Online, identify errors or misclassifications, and bring records into proper order.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, investigating open items and resolving differences in a timely manner.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing supporting schedules and keeping reporting deadlines on track.
• Record journal entries and necessary adjustments to improve the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Produce financial statements and management reports, including profit and loss reporting, balance sheets, and related analyses.
• Review underlying financial data to confirm completeness, consistency, and alignment with accounting standards.
• Assist with trial balance preparation and detailed account analysis to support accurate reporting outcomes.
• Work with leadership to recommend practical improvements that strengthen accounting processes and reporting quality.
• Provide support on additional accounting and financial reporting projects as business needs arise.• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a hands-on accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, including experience maintaining and correcting accounting records.
• Proven background in reconciliations and accounting cleanup work across general ledger accounts.
• Experience supporting month-end and quarter-end close and preparing related financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of journal entries, adjusting entries, and core accounting principles, including GAAP.
• Ability to analyze financial information carefully, identify issues, and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills in a deadline-driven contract assignment.
• Proficiency in Excel and the ability to build useful reporting and account analysis schedules.
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