Robert Half
Robert Half
Robert Half is a global recruitment and staffing company helping employers find contract and full-time professionals across finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative roles. Its services include professional staffing, executive search, consulting, and localized recruiting, supported by labor-market research, salary guides, hiring-trend analysis, and AI-enabled matching tools. Robert Half also provides career support and placement services for job seekers, making it a resource for both organizations building their teams and professionals exploring new opportunities.

General Accounting Manager (Remote, California)

Lead close, reporting, controls, and team development at Robert Half. Advance corporate accounting through automation and AI-enabled finance improvements.

Description

  • Manage monthly close activities, from journal entries and reconciliations to balance sheet reviews and resolving aged items.
  • Review and approve the team’s accounting schedules and supporting records.
  • Assess complex transactions, determine their accounting treatment, and escalate unusual matters.
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC reporting rules, SOX, internal controls, and company policies.
  • Work with business leaders, international accounting teams, and auditors to address accounting issues and support financial reporting.
  • Improve processes using automation, analytics, AI-enabled tools, and transformation initiatives.
  • Stay familiar with the financial systems, data flows, and interfaces that support the ERP environment.
  • Coach and mentor team members, supporting their feedback, career development, and skill growth.
  • Build a team culture centered on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
  • Experience reviewing work and leading or developing team members.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX, and internal controls.
  • Public accounting experience is preferred.
  • CPA certification is strongly preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency.
  • Experience with financial ERP systems; Workday Financials is a plus.
  • Interest in process improvement, automation, analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled finance tools.
  • Successful background check required as a condition of employment.

Benefits

  • Group medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Adoption and fertility assistance.
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.
  • Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off (CTO) annually for new hires, prorated according to weekly hours worked.
  • Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
  • 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible.
  • Eligible employees receive a 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions.
  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • Remote work arrangement.

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