Description We are in search of a Staff Accountant to become a member of our team in Oxnard, California. In this role, you will be performing intricate accounting tasks and financial analyses. Your responsibilities will be comprehensive, starting from processing financial data to mentoring entry level staff. Responsibilities: • Analyze a variety of financial reports and records • Conduct financial analyses and create recommendations based on the status of reserves, assets, and expenditures • Review and ensure the accuracy of journal entries made by entry level accountants • Provide necessary training and mentorship to entry level staff members • Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses • Assist in conducting financial and tax audits • Document and monitor internal controls to support the auditing team • Coordinate intricate accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team and other departments • Compile, analyze and prepare entries for asset, liability, and capital accounts • Enter financial transactions data into the system • Provide recommendations on financial actions after analyzing accounting options • Collect information and prepare balance sheet account schedules and other reports to summarize current financial status • Audit documents to substantiate financial transactions • Prepare and recommend policies and procedures to maintain accounting controls • Guide clerical staff in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable by coordinating activities and addressing queries • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information • Ensure financial information is secure by adhering to internal controls • Verify documentation and request disbursements to prepare payments • Interpret accounting policy and regulations to answer accounting procedure questions • Enforce adherence to financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation and advising management on necessary actions • Collect, analyze, and summarize account information and trends to prepare special financial reports • Maintain confidentiality of financial information to ensure customer confidence and protect operations • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results • Audit contracts and purchase orders, advising changes in accordance with accounting principles before settlement • Perform monthly and year-end closure of the general ledger by preparing journal entries • Maintain ERP accounting system, backup control, and scan computer-generated reports and statements • Lead and coordinate activities of other entry level accountants or clerical workers performing accounting tasks • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts, verify accuracy of bank statements, resolve queries or problems, and maintain integrity of cash balances and cash flow systems • Review and audit payroll • Determine depreciation terms/rates to apply to capitalized items, maintain fixed asset records and control, and prepare quarterly use tax and annual property tax returns for review by Manager • Assist the Manager in coordinating audits and preparing schedules and documents for external auditors. Requirements • Proficiency in handling Accounts Payable (AP) and managing all related tasks • Experience with managing Accounts Receivable (AR) and related responsibilities • Skilled in performing Bank Reconciliations and maintaining accurate records • Expertise in maintaining and updating the General Ledger regularly • Ability to prepare and post Journal Entries accurately and in a timely manner • Experience with Month End Close procedures and related activities • Proficiency in conducting Inventory Analysis and providing insights for informed decision-making 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. 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