Senior Accountant

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Lafayette, California. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of accounting records. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth execution of month-end processes and reconciliation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed account reconciliations and analyses, promptly resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely entry of all transactions.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and understand key accounting standards such as ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including monthly reconciliation and analysis.
• Aid in annual audit preparation by creating schedules, addressing auditor requests, and coordinating with external audit teams.
• Identify and support improvements to balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications
• Own components of the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including investigating and resolving variances
• Manage fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and rollforward schedules
• Track and amortize prepaid expenses and ensure proper cutoff
• Partner cross-functionally to gather data and support accurate financial reporting
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting
• CPA certification preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with GAAP and accounting standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of financial reporting and analysis
• Experience with ERP systems and financial modeling

Benefits

Our company offers competitive benefits including:

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts

Pay

$95,000 - $110,000 USD / Yearly

Schedule

Onsite