Staff Accountant

Description

Staff Accountant – Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP)

Location: San Mateo County / Peninsula / Bay Area (Hybrid & On-Site Opportunities)

Employment Type: Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP)

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Overtime + Bonus Eligibility + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Role

Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) practice is seeking a Staff Accountant with NetSuite or similar ERP experience to join our team. As a Full-Time Engagement Professional, you will be a full-time employee of Robert Half while supporting a variety of client organizations through project-based assignments and interim accounting engagements.

This role is ideal for accounting professionals who enjoy exposure to different industries, systems, and business challenges while maintaining the stability and benefits of full-time employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and general ledger transactions.

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger accounts.

• Analyze financial transactions and investigate variances.

• Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting.

• Maintain fixed asset schedules, prepaid expenses, and depreciation calculations.

• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Cash Management functions as needed.

• Participate in accounting clean-up projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

• Assist internal and external audit requests.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.

• Utilize NetSuite or similar ERP systems to support accurate financial reporting and data integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 2+ years of accounting experience.

• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system including: Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday Financials

• Strong understanding of GAAP.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to quickly adapt to new environments, systems, and teams.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience.

• CPA or CPA-track candidate.

• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-location environments.

• Experience supporting ERP implementations, conversions, or upgrades.

• Experience within technology, SaaS, biotech, healthcare, manufacturing, or professional services organizations.

What Makes a Strong FTEP Candidate?

• Thrives in fast-paced environments.

• Enjoys variety and exposure to multiple industries.

• Quickly learns new accounting processes and systems.

• Strong business partnering and communication skills.

• Self-starter with a consultative mindset.

• Comfortable stepping into projects requiring immediate impact.

Top Skills Sought

• NetSuite

• Month-End Close

• General Ledger Accounting

• Account Reconciliations

• Journal Entries

• Financial Reporting

• Advanced Excel

• ERP Systems

• Fixed Assets

• Accruals & Prepaids

Why Join the FTEP Program?

• Full-time salary and benefits.

• Exposure to leading Bay Area companies.

• Diverse project experience across industries.

• Accelerated career development.

• Opportunity to develop expertise across multiple ERP platforms.

• Paid time off, health benefits, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.

• Greater job stability than traditional contract work while maintaining consulting-style experience.

Target Candidate Profile

• 2-5+ years of Staff Accountant experience.

• NetSuite or similar ERP experience.

• Strong month-end close background.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Seeking long-term career growth with exposure to multiple industries and accounting environments.

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $105,000 annually, depending on experience, ERP expertise, and overall qualifications. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay, annual bonus programs, and comprehensive benefits.

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