Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Torrance)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Torrance

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Our client, a well-established and growing company in the South Bay/Torrance area, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or a professional with 2+ years of experience who wants to build a long-term career in accounting and gain hands-on exposure to all areas of corporate finance. In this role, you’ll play a key part in the company’s accounting operations, including preparing and consolidating financial statements, reconciling accounts, assisting with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and support ongoing process improvements. This position offers a chance to grow your technical skills, learn from experienced mentors, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports
Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses
Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes
Support audits, budgets, and forecasts
Contribute to automation and process improvement projects
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2+ years of experience in accounting or recent grad with strong internship experience
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Detail-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Understanding of corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems required
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong time management skills preferred
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
3-5 years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Experience with ERP systems
Excellent attention to detail
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Prior work done in public accounting is desired

Nice to have:

CPA credentials are preferred
SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Strong time management skills preferred

What we offer:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Exposure to all areas of accounting and finance
Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
Real opportunity for career advancement and professional development
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
January 17, 2026

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