Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Public Staff Accountant in Burlingame, California. This role is positioned within the finance team and will involve handling and maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial forms, and efficiently managing the organization's end-of-month and end-of-year close processes. Responsibilities: • Handle the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and tax liabilities by preparing monthly and annual financial reports • Manage invoices and tax payments as part of processing accounts payable/receivable • Keep the company ledger updated and oversee daily financial transactions • Ensure all internal procedures are complied with in all financial activities • Carry out general bookkeeping duties and keep financial forms, documents, and receipts organized • Analyze financial reports for any discrepancies and implement effective resolutions • Assist the financial management team in preparing budgets and planning financial processes • Collaborate on audit preparation and schedule requests • Organize financial forms, documents, and receipts as part of general bookkeeping duties • Utilize skills in Accounting Software Systems, ADP - Financial Services, BlackLine, CCH Sales Tax, Concur, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accrual Accounting, Auditing, and Balance Sheet Account. Requirements • Position Title: Public Staff Accountant • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role or related field • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is mandatory • Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services is required • Experience in using BlackLine would be advantageous • Knowledge of CCH Sales Tax is preferred • Proficiency in Concur is necessary • Solid understanding of Accounting Functions is essential • Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) is required • Knowledge of Accrual Accounting is beneficial • Capacity to conduct Auditing tasks is necessary • Ability to manage Balance Sheet Account tasks is 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 (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) .