Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Bel Air, California. This role involves managing a variety of accounting tasks such as accounts payable, payroll, month-end close, treasury/accounts receivable, and general accounting. The workplace is dynamic and requires someone proficient in processing customer applications, maintaining accurate records, and resolving customer inquiries. Our client is a leading educational institution who offers an excellent benefits package including 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits along with 25 vacation days! Responsibilities: • Manage the complete cycle of accounts payable, which includes data entry, payment disbursements, compliance with W-9 and sales tax, and 1099 reporting. • Handle reimbursements, purchase requests, invoices, and general ledger coding while maintaining both paper and digital files. • Supervise the purchase order and expense report system workflow. • Run the full payroll cycle, including preparation of payroll batches, reviewing time and attendance, and semi-monthly processing and transmission. • Prepare journal entries, reports, and schedules, and investigate any variances or discrepancies. • Manage employee timekeeping, including time off requests and attendance tracking, in collaboration with HR and department supervisors. • Support the Controller with hard-close requirements, prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, ad-hoc reports, and analysis. • Handle general banking tasks, including deposits (in-bank, electronic, cash, etc.). • Record and apply cash receipts from all sources, including e-checks, ACH, wire transfers, stocks, checks, cash, and pledges. • Assist administration and department managers with Business Office needs. Requirements • Must possess a strong understanding of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes • Proficiency in performing Bank Reconciliations is required • Familiarity with General Ledger maintenance and management is essential • Ability to prepare and review Journal Entries is necessary • Experience in performing Month End Close activities is paramount • Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now software for various accounting tasks is required • Experience with Blackbaud software is a plus • Demonstrable knowledge of ADP - Payroll functions is essential 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) .