Description We are in search of a diligent Staff Accountant to be an integral part of our team in the legal industry, located in Sacramento, California. The role involves a variety of accounting duties, including processing customer applications, maintaining precise customer records, and resolving customer inquiries. You will also be tasked with overseeing customer accounts and implementing suitable action. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) • Handle daily check requests through our accounting system and collaborate with the team to ensure all expenses are correctly coded • Regularly perform bank reconciliations and review bank entries and balances for accuracy • Assist in the preparation of general ledger entries and the firm's monthly/annual closings • Coordinate with the team regarding cash balances and management monthly/year-end • Maintain the firm's vendor database and process annual 1099 forms • Take responsibility for the setup of new general ledger numbers and vendors • Monitor and review notifications to account for incoming payments through the bank and/or online payment service • Process and enter daily cash deposits and online ACH payments, including Trust deposits • Coordinate with the team on banking transactions and transfers between firm accounts • Prepare and distribute the firm's Daily Cash Report and daily deposit summary for partners • Follow up on accounts receivable phone inquiries, including client and colleague questions relating to billing payments. Requirements • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Staff Accountant in the legal industry • Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) management is required • Experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) is essential • Must have skills in conducting Bank Reconciliations • Proficiency in managing the General Ledger is needed • Experience in making Journal Entries is a key requirement • Must be skilled in executing Month End Close tasks 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .