Senior Accountant

A fast-growing, mission-driven consulting firm is hiring a Senior Accountant with deep payroll experience to support its expanding financial operations. This role sits at the center of the business, owning payroll accounting, strengthening controls, and partnering cross-functionally to keep everything running clean, compliant, and on time. The right person is detail-driven, calm under pressure, and energized by a collaborative, high-trust environment where accountability and initiative matter.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000 / Year DOE

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Own payroll accounting, ensuring accurate payroll entries in the general ledger
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries and reconcile wages, benefits, taxes, and accruals during month-end close
• Partner closely with HR and payroll providers to resolve discrepancies and timing differences
• Support payroll-related audits including 401(k) and benefit plan audits with strong documentation and controls
• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll and employment tax regulations
• Review and reconcile state and local payroll tax filings, payments, and notices
• Assist with new state registrations, agency correspondence, and compliance research
• Support year-end payroll processes including W-2 preparation and filings
• Own additional month-end close activities including prepaids, fixed assets, depreciation, and balance sheet/P&L reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve variances in compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Support client invoicing, cash flow forecasting, and working capital analysis
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and controls
• Work independently while staying deeply connected to the team

Senior Accountant Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong payroll exposure
• Hands-on experience with payroll reconciliations and multi-state payroll tax compliance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and month-end close
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; payroll systems experience required
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities without losing precision
• U.S. citizenship required
• Unanet Gov Con ERP experience preferred
• Federal contractor and professional services/consulting experience a plus

Benefits:

• Flexible PTO with unlimited days
• 401(k) with employer match after two months
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• 11 paid federal holidays
• $1,000 annual allowance for career and personal development
• Employer-paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Class Pass credits for fitness and wellness

This is a high-impact opportunity for a San Diego-based accounting professional who wants ownership, growth, and a seat at the table in a company that values precision, teamwork, and doing things the right way. #LI-MB1