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Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Emeryville, CA 94608 • Posted 2 days ago via LinkedIn

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Job Highlights

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An established consumer goods company in the Bay Area is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support decision-making through financial reporting, analysis, and report development. The role involves auditing transactions, managing monthly closing activities, conducting reconciliations, and assisting in budget development, alongside preparing and analyzing financial statements and developing financial reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

  • Auditing transactional media across various stores
  • Investigating discrepancies through systematic tracing of transactions
  • Managing monthly closing activities, maintaining balance in journals, accruals, and allocation entries
  • Conducting monthly reconciliation of numerous bank accounts and maintaining balance sheet support schedules
  • Assisting in the development and consolidation process of the budget
  • Preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements
  • Collaborating with diverse teams to gather necessary data
  • Developing and maintaining financial reports and dashboards using Cognos and advanced excel software tools

Qualifications

Required

  • 4 to 6 years of accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, or Accounting
  • Proficiency in the use of accounting software
  • Experience with financial reporting tools and Cognos system
  • Intermediate to advanced skill level in Excel

About Robert Half

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Full Job Description

An established consumer goods company, with a strong presence in the Bay Area and stores nationwide, is actively seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join their vibrant team.

Playing a crucial role within the company, this individual will support decision-making through their expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and report development. Their detailed oriented approach will aid in identifying and correcting errors and discrepancies within accounting protocols.

Accounting tasks will include:

• Auditing transactional media across various stores.

• Investigating discrepancies through systematic tracing of transactions.

• Managing monthly closing activities, maintaining balance in journals, accruals, and allocation entries.

• Conducting monthly reconciliation of numerous bank accounts and maintaining balance sheet support schedules.

• Assisting in the development and consolidation process of the budget.

Analyst tasks will include:

• Preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.

• Collaborating with diverse teams to gather necessary data.

• Developing and maintaining financial reports and dashboards using Cognos and advanced excel software tools.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 4 to 6 years of accounting experience.

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, or Accounting.

• Proficiency in the use of accounting software.

• Experience with financial reporting tools and Cognos system. • Intermediate to advanced skill level in Excel.

The company values inclusivity in the workplace and diversity within their team. They offer a competitive compensation package and an empowering environment. They ensure confidentiality in the hiring process and are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates in the Emeryville area who are seeking a new challenge are urged to apply. This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and growing team.