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Staff Accountant

Robert Half · San Luis Obispo, CA

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This Staff Accountant II role reports to our Controller and works closely with our Accounting Supervisor and the rest of the finance team (total of 9 including billing dept roles), all in a shared workspace — there are no supervisory duties attached to this role. Day to day, you'd support daily banking and reconciliations, fixed assets, our rebate program, and monthly/collateral tax filings, with a real focus on reviewing and helping prepare P&Ls and balance sheets and independently flagging discrepancies and recommending fixes — that's really what distinguishes this Level II role from a Level I here.ResponsibilitiesAssist with preparation of multi-company P&Ls and balance sheets.Support the ongoing integration of affiliate companies, including maintaining affiliate company books and general ledger reconciliations.Prepare and file monthly tax reports and assist with annual taxes.Manage manufacturer rebate program, reconciliations and associated accounting entries.Record Fixed Assets to schedule and reconcile to general ledger.Perform monthly fixed asset depreciation calculations and update the GL via journal entry.Perform various banking functions as needed including scheduling monthly rental ACH payments.Set up and process standard AP ACH payments for approval.Reconcile company bank accounts daily; investigate and resolve all discrepancies promptly.Prepare and distribute daily banking/cash reports.Maintain prepaid and debt schedules, perform monthly amortizations via journal entry.Complete assigned account reconciliations and investigate variances as needed.Manage company petty cash fund.Prepare documentation for annual financial audit and assist with additional audits as needed.Assist with monthly close and reporting processes.Manage and reconcile company credit cards.Record daily/weekly OPIS values.Upload and Prep delivery tickets to Chevron portal and P66 billing (billing for buybacks for Chevron).Assist the Controller and department managers with annual budget preparation and implementation.Prepare ad hoc expense and financial reports as needed for department managers and supervisors.Independently identify discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend process improvements.Special projects as needed.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, or Finance0 - 2 years' experience in accountingProficient in Microsoft Excel