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Description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Salinas, California. In this role, you will support the finance department by performing essential accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and maintaining accurate records. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting specialist to contribute to a dynamic organization and make an impact during this contract assignment. Responsibilities: - Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger. - Reconcile financial accounts to maintain up-to-date and accurate records. - Assist in creating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP. - Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including managing vendor accounts and ensuring timely payments. - Monitor budgets, track program expenditures, and generate variance reports to support financial planning. - Collaborate with the payroll team to verify timesheets, process adjustments, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations. - Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement, providing actionable recommendations. - Ensure compliance with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and grant requirements. - Support audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to audit inquiries. - Maintain accurate financial records and provide administrative support for special projects as needed. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience. - At least 3 years of accounting experience, with a preference for experience in public sector or educational settings. - Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle, as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills. - Strong understanding of general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and financial reporting standards. - Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close processes. - Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. - Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. 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. 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 ( .

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