Jobs · Accounting · California

Accountant

Robert Half · Goleta, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary

Responsibilities

  • Oversee monthly close activities and produce timely financial statements for corporate entities and real estate investment portfolios.
  • Manage accounting records for investment-related entities, ensuring financial reporting is complete, accurate, and aligned with established standards.
  • Calculate investor distribution amounts each quarter and support related financial documentation.
  • Prepare tax-related schedules, annual filings, and forward-looking tax estimates in coordination with reporting needs.
  • Create monthly budget-to-actual reports for departments and address questions related to spending, variances, and financial results.
  • Record and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support the integrity of core accounting data.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet and income statement accounts while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoices, deposits, cash receipts, billings, expense reports, and payment transactions.
  • Support payroll-related accounting by importing payroll data, reviewing payroll entries, and posting associated journal activity.
  • Auxiliary with year-end close, cash management tasks, internal control processes, and other accounting projects as needed.

Requirements

  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting in a detail-oriented business environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
  • Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and maintain detailed accounting records across multiple entities or business lines.
  • Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, cash activity, and routine accounting transactions.
  • Familiarity with budgeting support, variance reporting, and responding to financial inquiries from internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
  • Background in real estate, property management, or investment entity accounting is preferred.
  • Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet-based financial analysis tools.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, and at least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in a real estate or property management context. A CPA certification is preferred but not required.

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