Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting processes, and supporting month-end close activities. This position is based in Long Beach, California, and offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization in the construction industry.Responsibilities:- Perform data entry for accounts payable transactions with precision and efficiency.- Review and audit employee expense reports to ensure compliance before converting them into accounts payable invoices.- Manage monthly check runs, ensuring timely and accurate processing.- Oversee and reconcile American Express transactions, including auditing receipts and resolving discrepancies.- Execute month-end close processes, including closing the accounts payable subledger within established deadlines.- Assist in preparing and recording accrual journal entries to support financial reporting.- Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.- Support corporate tax and sales tax preparation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts payable, general ledger management, and financial reporting.- Strong knowledge of corporate tax and sales tax regulations.- Expertise in preparing and recording journal entries with attention to detail.- Familiarity with corporate tax return preparation processes.- Demonstrated ability to handle month-end close procedures, including subledger reconciliations and accruals.- Proficiency in auditing and reconciling expense reports and credit card transactions.- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines.- Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .