Jobs · Accounting · California

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.

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