Sr. Accounting Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accounting Specialist to support a broad range of accounting activities in Cypress, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across payables, receivables, inventory, and general ledger processes while contributing to a smooth month-end close. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting tasks spanning accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory transactions, and general ledger activity to help maintain accurate and timely financial records. • Review and process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, credit card activity, and payment runs while addressing discrepancies and ensuring adherence to approval and documentation standards. • Apply cash receipts, maintain customer accounts, support order-related accounting activity, and investigate billing or account variances with appropriate follow-up and correcting entries. • Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, maintain prepaid and accrual schedules, and support accurate recording of inventory-related transactions. • Assist with monthly close activities by compiling supporting schedules, resolving reconciling items, and preparing documentation for management review and audit requests. • Monitor aging reports, support royalty and accrual calculations, and help ensure that outstanding items are researched and cleared in a timely manner. • Contribute to internal control practices by maintaining organized records, following segregation of duties, and supporting audit readiness through complete and accurate documentation. • Provide backup coverage across accounting and related operational areas, participate in process documentation or system testing as needed, and identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency. • At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is preferred. • Strong working knowledge of general accounting principles, including accruals, prepaids, general ledger activity, and financial documentation. • Demonstrated experience handling high-volume invoice processing, cash applications, expense reimbursements, and account discrepancy research. • Familiarity with inventory accounting and the ability to understand the financial impact of transactions across multiple accounting functions. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data efficiently. • Experience using accounting software; background with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred. • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, maintain confidentiality, and produce accurate work with close attention to detail. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.