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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting General Ledger Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in Watsonville, California. In this role, you will be responsible for managing general ledger activities, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to financial audits, regulatory filings, and process improvements while collaborating with various departments to support organizational goals. Responsibilities: - Execute monthly financial close processes, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submission of required documents. - Prepare and review journal entries, accrual estimates, and balance sheet reserves using historical and budgeted data. - Investigate and resolve variances by analyzing discrepancies and communicating findings. - Handle regulatory filings, including sales and use tax, property tax, and beverage container tax programs. - Support federal and state tax filings by sourcing and providing requested information to third-party tax preparers. - Assist with annual financial audits by preparing schedules and sourcing required documents. - Create and maintain schedules to support budgeting and planning processes. - Research and analyze inquiries from other departments regarding cost center activities. - Identify areas for process improvement and implement streamlined workflows. - Perform special projects and other tasks as directed by finance management. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance. - At least five years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field. - Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing functions, and account reconciliation. - Strong knowledge of accounting systems, including SAP. - Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis. - Familiarity with decision-support systems such as Domo. - Excellent analytical skills and the ability to investigate and resolve variances. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams. 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. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 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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