Description We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join our team in Monterey, California. This long-term contract position requires a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with extensive knowledge of accounting principles and payroll processes. The ideal candidate will work independently, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in all financial and payroll-related tasks. Responsibilities: • Perform detailed accounting tasks, including maintaining and reconciling fiscal records, accounts, and ledgers. • Prepare and review journal entries with proper documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Analyze and reconcile accounts to the general ledger, including payroll liabilities, bank statements, and subsidiary ledgers for accounts payable and receivable. • Process and oversee payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate payroll operations and tax filings. • Review and reconcile biweekly payroll, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Update and manage payroll systems, including pay codes, salary schedules, and deductions. • Handle payroll-related transactions such as retroactive adjustments, garnishments, benefits, and retirements. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, as well as organizational policies. • Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and financial reports. • Generate and submit payroll tax filings in adherence to regulatory requirements. Requirements • A minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with a focus on detail-oriented tasks. • Proficiency in accounting software systems and ERP platforms. • Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP and timekeeping tools. • Strong knowledge of accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and financial auditing processes. • Ability to manage balance sheet accounts and perform detailed reconciliations. • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. • Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. • Experience with financial reporting and compliance standards. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .