Description Job Title: Staff Accountant Location: San Mateo County Company: A leading biotech R & D company Job Description: We are looking to permanent an organized, detail-oriented Staff Accountant. In this role, you will uphold our financial procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and contribute to our budgeting process. Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries, maintain and reconcile ledger accounts. Provide monthly, quarterly and year-end operational statistics and reports. Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable. Assist in the budgeting process. Perform monthly and quarterly accretion calculations. Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance. Support month-end and year-end close process. Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred. Proven experience as a financial accountant, financial controller, accounting supervisor, or senior accountant. In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Experience with all aspects of accounting and financial management within the biotech R & D field. Advanced computer skills Microsoft Excel. Attention to detail and ability to make quick decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to work with a experienced team of professionals who lead our financial operations. This role is integral to our finance team and is an exceptional opportunity for a diligent, ambitious individual seeking career growth in a supportive, fast-paced environment. Requirements Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries, maintain and reconcile ledger accounts. Provide monthly, quarterly and year-end operational statistics and reports. Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable. Assist in the budgeting process. Perform monthly and quarterly accretion calculations. Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance. Support month-end and year-end close process. Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process. 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 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .