Accountant Oceanside, California | Robert Half

Accountant

A growing distribution company is looking for an Accountant to join its accounting team and support the day-to-day financial operations of a busy, inventory-driven business. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants exposure to general ledger activity, reconciliations, inventory, AP/AR, and month-end close.

You'll work closely with accounting and operations teams to make sure transactions are recorded accurately and financial information is ready when leadership needs it.

What You'll Do:

• Record and maintain daily accounting transactions
• Prepare bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and adjustments
• Analyze discrepancies between inventory and accounting records
• Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts
• Review invoices and expense coding for accuracy
• Assist with prepaid expenses and accruals
• Monitor customer and vendor account activity
• Prepare recurring financial reports
• Research unusual transactions and account variances
• Assist with audit and tax documentation
• Support the accounting team with special projects and process improvements