Staff Accountant

Company: Robert Half
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Newark, CA 94560 Work Arrangement: Onsite Duration: Approximately 6 months Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Temporary Position Overview We are seeking a Staff Accountant (Contract) to support day-to-day accounting and administrative functions for a fast-paced finance team in Newark, CA. This is a hands-on, administrative-heavy accounting role with a strong focus on vendor management, purchase order processing, and contract support. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting or finance foundation, is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new systems and processes. Experience with Tyler New World is a plus but not required. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Vendor Management Process and maintain purchase orders (POs), vendor contracts, and related documentation Support vendor onboarding, setup, and ongoing vendor communication Review invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with contracts and POs Assist with vendor reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies Administrative & Accounting Support Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation Assist with contract tracking, renewals, and compliance documentation Support accounts payable processes and internal approvals Provide general administrative support to the finance team as needed Systems & Data Entry Enter and maintain data in Tyler New World (or similar ERP/accounting systems) Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial and vendor records Support reporting and ad hoc finance-related requests Qualifications Required Accounting, finance, or related educational background or experience Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Comfortable with administrative, process-driven work Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office tools Willingness and eagerness to learn new software and processes Preferred Experience with vendor management, purchase orders, or contract administration Prior exposure to ERP or accounting systems (Tyler New World a plus, not required) Previous accounting clerk, staff accountant, or finance administrative experience Ideal Candidate Profile Detail-oriented and process-driven Comfortable handling administrative accounting tasks Strong communicator when working with vendors and internal teams Reliable, organized, and proactive Open to learning and growing within a finance environmentSales Tax, Corporate Tax Return, Journal Entries, General Ledger, Analysis, Month End Close, Management Reporting, Internal Reporting

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