Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Los Angeles)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Contract to hire position based in Vernon, California. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and helping ensure project-related costs are recorded correctly. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound reconciliation experience, and the ability to work effectively across daily transactions and month-end priorities.

Job Responsibility:

Record and post accounting entries accurately while keeping general ledger activity current and well supported
Contribute to month-end and year-end closing tasks by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies
Monitor project-related expenses by reconciling labor, material, and subcontractor costs against assigned jobs and cost categories
Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate financial reporting
Provide accounting support for payable and receivable workflows when additional assistance is needed
Examine invoices and employee expenses to confirm charges are assigned to the correct jobs and cost codes
Help prepare financial reports, respond to audit requests, and supply documentation requested by leadership
Organize accounting files and retain supporting records in a clear, audit-ready manner
Follow established accounting policies and applicable financial standards to support compliance and consistency
Assist in tracking work in progress and related cost activity to support project accounting accuracy.

Requirements:

Experience with journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of month-end close procedures and the ability to support timely and accurate financial reporting
Familiarity with job cost accounting, including work in progress tracking and cost code review
Understanding of corporate tax and sales tax concepts relevant to day-to-day accounting support
Ability to review invoices and expenses carefully for accuracy, coding, and completeness
Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed financial records and supporting documentation
Proficiency in Excel and standard accounting systems, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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