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Description We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Torrance, California. This is a Contract-to-permanent position offering a hybrid work environment, with in-office attendance required two days per week. The role involves diverse accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting, with opportunities to collaborate on multiple client engagements. Responsibilities: - Handle bookkeeping for clients, including data entry, accounts payable and receivable processing, expense reimbursements, and journal entries. - Assist with monthly and year-end financial close activities, such as preparing journal entries, reconciling bank accounts, and maintaining account subledgers. - Generate financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and customized reporting packages for clients. - Support clients in responding to external auditor information requests and prepare documentation as needed. - Prepare and process various tax forms and payments, including sales and use tax, property tax, and informational returns. - Perform attestation services, such as financial statement reviews and compilations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. - Prepare individual and corporate tax returns, meeting all regulatory requirements and deadlines. - Collaborate with senior accountants and managers to ensure client satisfaction and successful project execution. - Occasionally travel locally to client sites, depending on project needs. - Minimum of 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or tax-related roles, with a strong understanding of financial processes. - Public accounting experience or prior work with accounting or bookkeeping outsourcing firms is highly desirable. - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred. - Certifications such as CPA or Enrolled Agent are a strong plus. - Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Sage is beneficial. - Strong communication and project management skills to handle multiple client engagements effectively. - Japanese language proficiency is not required but is considered an advantage. - Familiarity with month-end close processes, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation is essential. Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or tax-related roles, with a strong understanding of financial processes. - Public accounting experience or prior work with accounting or bookkeeping outsourcing firms is highly desirable. - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred. - Certifications such as CPA or Enrolled Agent are a strong plus. - Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Sage is beneficial. - Strong communication and project management skills to handle multiple client engagements effectively. - Japanese or Tagalog language proficiency is not required but is considered an advantage - Familiarity with month-end close processes, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation is essential. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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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Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, 2 days per week,

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