Senior Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a collaborative team in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities with a high degree of ownership and accuracy. In this role, you will contribute to reporting, reconciliations, cash oversight, budgeting support, and audit preparation while partnering with internal leaders and external stakeholders.

The position follows a hybrid schedule, with 2-3 days onsite per week after initial training.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily accounting operations across the general ledger, payables, receivables, and cash activity to maintain accurate financial records.

- Record and review journal entries related to accruals, amortization, payroll, and other routine accounting transactions.

- Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, investment accounts, and balance sheet activity, and investigate variances when needed.

- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, supporting schedules, and management summaries for leadership review.

- Track cash position and coordinate banking and investment-related activity to support ongoing financial operations.

- Assist with the annual budget process by compiling financial data, analyzing budget-to-actual results, and supporting planning discussions.

- Provide audit support by organizing documentation, preparing requested schedules, and responding to information requests.

- Manage billing and collection activity, including member invoicing, deposits, aging analysis, and receivables follow-up.

- Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy, maintain supporting records, and help strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls. Requirements - At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in roles with increasing responsibility.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

- Practical experience in general ledger accounting, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

- Ability to prepare financial statements, support cash management activities, and assist with budgeting or financial analysis.

- Strong Excel capabilities, including the use of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions.

- Experience with Sage Intacct is strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently, stay organized, and maintain a high level of accuracy and follow-through.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in a public-sector, governmental, or insurance-related environment is a plus.

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