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Robert Half Accountant in San Francisco, California

Description

Financial Accounting

● Participate in the period-end close procedures, to include the preparation of moderate and occasionally complex level general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation that is audit-ready.

● Review period-end financial results and variance analysis as compared to budget, prior year, year-end, and prior quarter for moderate and occasionally complex financial statement line items.

● Prepare account reconciliations and ensure that any reconciling items are resolved or cleared in a timely manner.

● Prepare schedules and reports in support of the annual financial statement audit and tax Form 990; all schedules prepared must be adequately documented.

● Review and recommend improvements to streamline internal controls and key business processes.

● Participate in the documentation of accounting process narratives.

● Develop working relationships with fellow team members and business partners and serve as the first point of contact for business partners.

● Work on any accounting, financial project/analysis, or ad-hoc research as required.

● Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Financial Reporting

● Assist in the facilitation of all internal and external financial reporting packages and regulatory filings following U.S. GAAP, including footnote supporting schedules, tie-out binders, and disclosure checklists.

● Assist in facilitating the annual financial statement audit and tax form 990, ensuring that all key deadlines are met.

● Assist in the timely preparation of regulatory filings with federal, state, and local governments.

● Assist in the planning and execution of regular internal control audits over key accounting functions.

● Review and recommend improvements to streamline internal controls and key business processes.

● Participate in the documentation of accounting process narratives.

● Maintain accounting systems to support financial and operational accounting functions.

● Identify opportunities to use information technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.

● Develop working relationships with fellow team members and business partners and serve as the first point of contact for business partners.

● Work on any accounting, financial project/analysis, or ad-hoc research as required.

● Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

KEYS:

  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in either public accounting or corporate accounting, or a combination of both

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related field

  • General understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)

  • Attention to detail - can repeatedly follow all steps of a process and perform sufficient self-review to limit errors

  • Critical thinking - pattern recognition and ability to use available resources to determine the best course of action for non-standard questions and transactions

  • Good written and verbal communication skills - can clearly disseminate information and communicate needs or questions

  • Time management - can manage own workload, hit deadlines, can utilize extra time to take on projects or help others

NICE TO HAVE:

  • CPA license or working towards passing the CPA exam

  • Nonprofit

  • Knowledge of and ability to use Excel and other software (they use Oracle Fusion)

  • Organizational skills - Can manage inbox and filing system as well as keeping track of deadlines

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 qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 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.

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