Description We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant at our esteemed education client located in Malibu, California. This role encompasses a wide range of financial operations, primarily focusing on the management of trust accounts. As a Staff Accountant, you will be instrumental in data analysis, reconciliation, and financial reporting, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Ensure accurate and efficient high-volume data entry. • Manage the reconciliation of trust accounts, rectifying discrepancies and ensuring correct recording of transactions. • Uphold the maintenance and updating of financial records, adhering to university policies and regulations. • Utilize Excel for comprehensive data analysis and reporting, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP. • Participate in the preparation of financial reports and summaries for internal stakeholders. • Collaborate effectively with finance and administrative teams to guarantee accurate allocation of trust funds. • Support other accounting tasks as required, which may include handling accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and journal entries. • Use PeopleSoft for various accounting operations and month-end close procedures. • Leverage Excel formulas for complex data analysis and reporting tasks Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • Proven experience in a Staff Accountant role, preferably within the education sector • Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles • Proficiency in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) • Experience in performing Bank Reconciliations • Familiarity with General Ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process • Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting reports • Proven expertise in the preparation and posting of Journal Entries • Experience with PeopleSoft financial management system is a must • Advanced proficiency in Excel, especially in creating and working with complex formulas • Strong organization skills and attention to detail • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • CPA or CMA certification is a plus, but not required. 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. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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) .