Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a finance team in California. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core reporting activities, maintain ledger accuracy, and support a timely close process. The role works closely with finance leadership to strengthen reporting quality, uphold accounting standards, and improve day-to-day financial operations.

Responsibilities:

- Drive monthly and year-end close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing results, and helping ensure accurate financial reporting deadlines are met.

- Complete detailed reconciliations across balance sheet accounts and major subledgers, including payables, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and deposit accounts.

- Prepare and review journal entries with clear supporting documentation while maintaining proper account classification within the general ledger.

- Track accruals, deferrals, and other adjusting entries to support accurate period-end financial results.

- Produce recurring internal financial reports as well as special analyses requested by finance leadership.

- Partner with accounting, IT, and external consultants to support the rollout of a new ERP platform, including validation of converted financial data and reconciliation of legacy balances.

- Participate in testing financial system modules, document issues, and assist with follow-up actions to support a successful implementation and stabilization period.

- Work cross-functionally with operations, payroll, AP/AR, project teams, shared services, and warehouse personnel to resolve accounting discrepancies and support inventory count reporting.

- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, process documentation, and continuous improvement of accounting controls and procedures. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with strong knowledge of core accounting principles.

- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close activities.

- Demonstrated experience with general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

- Working knowledge of financial reporting processes and the ability to maintain accurate supporting documentation.

- Experience supporting ERP systems or accounting system implementations is preferred.

- Advanced Excel skills and comfort learning new financial tools and technologies quickly.

- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver accurate work with limited supervision.

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