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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Redondo Beach, California
Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Redondo Beach, California. The role involves a variety of accounting tasks within a dynamic business environment. This includes managing accounts payable and receivable, overseeing cash management, handling fixed assets, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing tax returns.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable, including opening the mail, coding and posting invoices, and sending out checks to vendors.
• Manage accounts receivable tasks such as billing, cash application, and collections.
• Handle cash management tasks such as depositing checks, tracking cash flow, and performing bank reconciliation.
• Oversee company assets and calculate monthly depreciation.
• Maintain the general ledger by creating and posting journal entries, analyzing and reconciling accounts, and producing financial statements.
• Prepare tax returns, including property tax, 1099s, and sales tax.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for a majority of tasks, including creating and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Work both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines.
• Communicate calmly and professionally with external customers and vendors, as well as all levels of internal staff, both in writing and verbally. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP)
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Competency in MS Office, databases, and accounting software
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team
• Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with both financial and non-financial employees.
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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