Staff Accountant

Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant in SAN FRANCISCO, California. As a Staff Accountant, you will be involved in an array of financial operations such as maintaining customer records, resolving inquiries, and keeping track of customer accounts. Responsibilities: Review, prepare, and dispatch invoices to clients, customers, and other partners, confirming correctness in room rates, taxes, and other services charges. Process various forms of payments from groups and guests, including credit cards, wire transfers, and checks, ensuring accurate application to the corresponding accounts. Monitor aging accounts and engage with clients for outstanding payments, and collaborate with other teams to resolve any billing issues. Respond professionally and promptly to guest inquiries regarding billing questions, payment discrepancies, and account issues, ensuring their satisfaction with billing processes. Review and verify all daily revenue reports, such as room charges, food and beverage sales, and other services, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded. Comply with revenue recognition and audit processes, adhere to policies, industry standards, and accounting regulations, and implement internal controls to prevent fraud and errors. Monitor and review chargebacks from credit card companies, identify reasons for disputes, and ensure chargebacks are processed accurately and promptly. Collect, count, and reconcile cash deposits from various departments, prepare daily cash reports, and balance cash drawers in accordance with company policies. Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications, at the month-end and ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger. Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and investigate and resolve variances to maintain the integrity of account balances. Assist in various finance and accounting projects, including data analysis, reporting, and process improvements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address unique business needs and provide insights. Requirements Candidate must hold a minimum of 1+ years of experience in a Staff Accountant role or similar position. Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) is a key requirement for this role. Demonstrated experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) is necessary. Applicant should be well-versed in performing Bank Reconciliations. Familiarity with the General Ledger and its associated tasks is essential. Experience with Journal Entries is required for this position. Candidate must be proficient in executing Month End Close procedures. Knowledge of Opera software is a plus for this role. 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.Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 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) .