Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Van Nuys)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Van Nuys

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract, Contract work

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in California on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This position blends accounting ownership with broader office and administrative coordination, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable balancing financial accuracy with day-to-day operational support. The role will work closely with leadership to keep accounting activities current, support project-based documentation, and help maintain an organized and efficient office environment.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee daily accounting activity in QuickBooks, including general ledger updates, job cost tracking, project commitments, accounts payable, and accounts receivable entries
Prepare client billings, pay applications, preliminary notices, and related project documentation while monitoring payment status and resolving follow-up items
Manage vendor and subcontractor payment processing, obtain and track lien releases, and keep leadership informed on outstanding balances and order activity
Complete monthly financial tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger balances
Administer in-house payroll, payroll tax payments, year-end and quarterly tax forms, employee deductions, garnishments, and internal time tracking for office staff
Support insurance and compliance needs by coordinating certificates, material data documentation, and workers’ compensation audit information requested by carriers or contract requirements
Maintain organized physical and digital records, assist with tax return support schedules and reporting, and provide documentation required by management and external partners
Contribute to office operations by coordinating bid board activity, routing plans to estimators, preserving a well-maintained shared workspace, and stepping in for administrative coverage as needed
Assist with HR and office management duties, address accounting-related legal or client issues when they arise, and support real estate and property-related bookkeeping for ownership entities
Prepare financial and operational reports for management, including updates related to rent collections, vendor payments, mortgage activity, and project cost reporting

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity, journal entries, AP, and AR
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, including use of multiple accounting modules tied to project or job cost tracking
Experience reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Background processing payroll, payroll taxes, and related compliance documentation such as W-2s, W-9s, 940s, and 941s
Ability to manage competing priorities across accounting, administrative support, and office coordination functions
Familiarity with construction or project-based accounting processes such as pay applications, preliminary notices, lien releases, and subcontractor or vendor payments
Clear communication skills and the ability to work directly with management, clients, vendors, brokers, and other external contacts
Proficiency in maintaining organized electronic and paper files while handling sensitive financial and employee information confidentially

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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