Job Information
Robert Half Staff Accountant in Newark, California
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 environment Requirements Sales Tax, Corporate Tax Return, Journal Entries, General Ledger, Analysis, Month End Close, Management Reporting, Internal Reporting
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