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Description We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team in Long Beach, California. This long-term contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced logistics company by managing critical financial functions, including accounts payable and receivable processes. The ideal candidate will excel in handling large datasets, collaborating across departments, and ensuring accurate financial operations. Responsibilities: - Oversee end-to-end processes for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely and accurate transactions. - Coordinate follow-ups on ocean carrier reconciliations to maintain smooth operations. - Analyze and update aging reports while managing collections efforts. - Investigate issues related to receipts and remittances, providing efficient solutions. - Organize and manipulate extensive Excel workbooks to support reconciliation and reporting tasks. - Utilize advanced Excel functions, such as vlookups and pivot tables, to manage data effectively. - Collaborate with various departments to maintain seamless payment and receipt workflows. - Support general ledger coding and validate data to maintain financial accuracy. Requirements - Proficiency in Excel, including intermediate to advanced functions like vlookups and pivot tables. - Experience handling high-volume reconciliations using Excel. - Familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP. - Background in freight forwarding or logistics is preferred. - Knowledge of Cargowise is a strong advantage. - Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. - Educational background in accounting or finance is a plus, though not required. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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