Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a service organization in Agoura Hills, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong payroll accounting expertise and enjoys working with high-volume financial data in a fast-paced environment. The role will support accurate payroll-related reporting, account analysis, and month-end close activities while helping maintain integrity across the general ledger.Responsibilities:• Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries to ensure labor expenses, taxes, deductions, and accruals are recorded accurately in the general ledger.• Reconcile payroll balance sheet and expense accounts on a recurring basis, researching variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Analyze large payroll data sets to validate results, identify trends, and support accurate financial reporting.• Assist with month-end close by completing account analysis, supporting schedules, and documentation tied to payroll accounting activity.• Partner with payroll and finance teams to confirm that payroll transactions are properly reflected in accounting records.• Use Excel to perform data validation, build reconciliations, and generate reports for high-volume payroll accounting review.• Support accounting processes involving systems such as Oracle Fusion, Dayforce, and Advantage to maintain consistency and data accuracy across platforms.• 3+ years of accounting experience, including substantial exposure to payroll accounting.• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, employee deductions, accruals, and the impact of payroll activity on the general ledger.• Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations in a high-volume environment.• Proficiency with general ledger accounting and month-end close support.• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, reconciliation, and large-scale data analysis.• Experience working with Oracle Fusion, Dayforce, and Advantage is preferred.• Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and related accounting support activities is a plus.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 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 and Privacy Notice.