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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Seaside, California
Description We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in the non-profit sector, based in Seaside, California. The successful candidate will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including the analysis of accounts, maintaining accurate accounting records, and providing support to the accounting team.
Responsibilities:
• Analyzing accounts to identify abnormal balances for corrective action, program code variance analysis, and GAAP analytics.
• Reconciling and analyzing general ledger accounts within appropriate guidelines.
• Auditing records and processes, identifying problem areas, and recommending corrective and preventive action for assigned areas.
• Providing feedback during the planning and coordination of financial audits and other fiscal control procedures.
• Ensuring GAAP assignments are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Examining financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established policies and procedures and general accounting standards.
• Assisting the Accounts Payable Team and General Accounting team, providing backfill support for team vacancies and leaves.
• Overseeing activity related to financial and compliance audits, providing excellent customer service to fund managers, development and stewardship staff.
• Communicating and composing correspondence regarding accounting matters.
• Providing training, guidance, and assistance to other Accounting staff.
• Participating in monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close processes, including journal preparation and entry, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of financial data. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Experience with Bank Reconciliations
• Familiarity with General Ledger management
• Ability to prepare and analyze Journal Entries
• Experience with Month End Close procedures
• Proficient in NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Experience in non-profit industry is a plus
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required.
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