Staff Accountant Castroville, CA

Position: Staff Accountant Job in Castroville, CA | Robert Half

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented staff accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused business in Castroville, California. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and helping keep daily accounting activities running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work, along with strong familiarity with modern accounting systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records.
• Oversee accounts receivable processes by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collections as needed.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify transactions, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate cash reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end close activities by organizing financial data, reviewing account balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and contribute to the preparation of routine internal financial reports.
• Use accounting platforms such as Net Suite, Oracle, Quick Books, or SAP to process transactions and support financial tracking.
• Partner with internal teams to clarify billing, payment, and account questions and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy.