Senior Accountant Job San Francisco area,California USA,Accounting

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to oversee multi-entity accounting operations, including bank reconciliations, fixed assets, lease accounting, tax filings, and financial reporting. This role supports construction and property-related business units across multiple locations and requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Reconciliations

Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple entities and accounts, including payroll and general accounts
Prepare and post journal entries
Conduct monthly field check postings for multiple districts
Rent expenses
Assist with Work-In-Progress (WIP) reporting

Tax Compliance & Filings

Prepare and compile tax work papers for multiple entities:
- Tax provisions
- Apportionment schedules
- Lookback calculations
- M-1 adjustments
Support annual tax return preparation and communicate with external tax advisors
Prepare extension filings and estimated tax payments
Prepare and file quarterly Fuel Tax Credit claims
Prepare and file quarterly IFTA tax returns
Support compliance for multiple LLCs and corporate entities
Assist with gathering mileage logs and supporting documentation

Fixed Assets & Equipment Management

Assign and maintain equipment numbers for new purchases
Record asset acquisitions and disposals in systems (Plexxis, Sage Fixed Assets, internal platforms)
Process payments related to equipment and vehicle purchases
Maintain and update asset location tracking across districts
Run monthly depreciation and disposal schedules
Review and update Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and liabilities for new leases
Prepare and record journal entries related to asset sales and disposals
Prepare annual property tax schedules
File property tax statements across multiple states

Qualifications

CPA
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5+ years of accounting experience (construction, property, or multi-entity environment preferred)
Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation
Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Plexxis, or similar ERP systems)
Strong Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently

Preferred Skills

Experience in construction or real estate industry
Multi-entity accounting experience
Familiarity with job costing and WIP reporting
Experience working with external auditors and tax firms