Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant | Logistics Industry | Long Beach, CA

Ready to build your career with a fast-moving, growing company? We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join a dynamic logistics organization in Long Beach. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact on a growing finance team.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on with day-to-day accounting while gaining exposure to month-end close, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. If you enjoy digging into the details while also contributing ideas that drive efficiency—this role is for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and quickly investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Partner with Controllers and Operations teams to ensure smooth financial processes
• Identify and correct transactional errors while maintaining accurate financial records
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations to ensure integrity of financial data
• Follow up on outstanding items and drive timely resolution
• Assist with month-end close through journal entries, accruals, and reporting
• Support audit requests by gathering and organizing required documentation
• Create ad hoc reports and analyses to support business decisions
• Contribute to process improvements and help enhance overall accounting efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Motivation to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility

Why Join?

• Be part of a growing company with real career advancement opportunities
• Gain hands-on exposure to key accounting processes and leadership
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions matter

If you're looking for more than just a job—and want a role where you can grow your career—this is a great opportunity to step in and make an impact.

For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number

00460-0013411920 email resume to [email protected]

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of detail-oriented experience in accounting or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and related financial regulations.
• Experience with preparing journal entries and managing general ledger activities.
• Knowledge of month-end close processes and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Compensation

$85,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

About Us

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