Sr. Accountant

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts while addressing a twelve-month backlog of unresolved activity.
• Review and refine general ledger records to improve accuracy, consistency, and overall financial integrity.
• Investigate mismatches, unsupported balances, and other accounting issues, then drive them through resolution.
• Absorb and support the preparation of the organization for year-end close by organizing schedules, validating balances, and supporting closing activities.
• Partner with team members responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related processes to align accounting records.
• Post and review journal entries as needed to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Establish practical accounting structure and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce recurring errors.
• Demonstrated success with account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet review.
• Strong background in general ledger cleanup and correcting incomplete or disorganized financial records.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and create structure in a lean team setting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Proficiency with journal entries and core accounting processes.
• Capability to contribute quickly and effectively in a contract assignment.

Requirements

• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach to accounting.
• Strong background in general ledger cleanup and correcting incomplete or disorganized financial records.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and create structure in a lean team setting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Proficiency with journal entries and core accounting processes.
• Capable of contributing quickly and effectively in a contract assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience with account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet review.
• Strong background in general ledger cleanup and correcting incomplete or disorganized financial records.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close activities in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and create structure in a lean team setting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Proficiency with journal entries and core accounting processes.
• Capable of contributing quickly and effectively in a contract assignment.

Skills

• Accounting and finance expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency with accounting software and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to top jobs and career growth opportunities.
• Free online training resources.
• 401(k) plan eligibility for contract/temporary professionals.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is a contract opportunity based in California.