Jobs · Accounting · California

Sr. Accountant

Robert Half · San Mateo, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly close tasks by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank statements, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items with accuracy.
  • Produce financial statements, supporting schedules, and internal management reports for ongoing business review.
  • Maintain fixed asset records, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation tracking.
  • Record payroll-related accounting activity, including accruals and reconciliations, in coordination with internal stakeholders.
  • Support quarterly and year-end accounting cycles, including preparation of schedules and documentation needed for reporting.
  • Aid in budget development, forecasting activities, and analysis of actual results against financial plans.
  • Prepare audit support materials and help coordinate requests related to external audits and compliance reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve documentation across the department.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a senior-level accounting or financial accounting capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience preparing financial reports in a structured business environment.
  • Demonstrated background in month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and payroll accounting.
  • Experience supporting external audits and assembling schedules or other audit-ready documentation.
  • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and financial data analysis.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and streamline accounting workflows.
  • Comfortable working in environments with evolving or manual processes.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while meeting deadlines.
  • Seeking a long-term opportunity with a collaborative and stable organization.

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