Staff Accountant
Robert Half · Costa Mesa, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting tasks for multiple business entities, maintaining accurate records and consistent financial processes.
- Review, code, and process vendor invoices, collect required backup documentation, and help ensure payments are completed on time.
- Reconcile daily revenue activity and deposits, confirming that sales information is properly recorded in the accounting system.
- Complete regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger balances to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Support payroll administration by validating time records, tips, benefits-related information, and related account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, analyze variances against budgets and prior periods, and share findings with leadership.
- Submit sales and use tax filings each month in compliance with reporting requirements.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and other financial planning support.
- Contribute to administrative and cross-functional needs such as onboarding coordination, benefits support, office supply oversight, and mail handling.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
- At least 4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally supporting multiple entities or small business operations.
- Working knowledge of full-cycle accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online and strong spreadsheet skills; familiarity with retail or restaurant point-of-sale systems is a plus.
- Understanding of sales tax processes and financial reporting responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail, sound organizational ability, and a consistent approach to meeting deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and partner across departments.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and a flexible mindset to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Required: At least 4 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably supporting multiple entities or small business operations.
- Desirable: Working knowledge of full-cycle accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
- Desirable: Experience with QuickBooks Online and strong spreadsheet skills; familiarity with retail or restaurant point-of-sale systems.
- Desirable: Understanding of sales tax processes and financial reporting responsibilities.
- Desirable: Strong attention to detail, sound organizational ability, and a consistent approach to meeting deadlines.
- Desirable: Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and partner across departments.
- Desirable: Sound judgment, integrity, and a flexible mindset to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping skills.
- QuickBooks Online proficiency.
- Spreadsheet skills.
- Understanding of sales tax processes.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits.
- Free online training.
- Company 401(k) plan eligibility.
Pay
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Full-time position.