Jobs · Accounting · California

Sr. Accountant

Robert Half · Santa Ana, CA · 3 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Oversee designated portions of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle, including preparing and recording journal entries and maintaining supporting documentation.
  • Complete thorough reconciliations and analytical reviews of balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with teams across finance and business operations to clarify transactions, address accounting questions, and support ongoing business needs.
  • Prepare schedules, documentation, and explanations needed for internal and external audit requests, ensuring responses are accurate and well organized.
  • Evaluate existing accounting workflows and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and support automation efforts.
  • Apply accounting policies consistently and assist in interpreting procedures for day-to-day transactions and reporting matters.
  • Offer guidance to entry-level accounting team members by sharing best practices and providing informal day-to-day support.
  • Manage general ledger activity and support bank and account reconciliations to maintain accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 4–6 years of accounting experience in a relevant environment.
  • Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
  • Ability to work effectively within a compliant and controlled accounting environment.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet reporting deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience using enterprise accounting platforms or close management tools.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with stakeholders across multiple departments.
  • Adaptability, sound accounting judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

  • Experience with accounting software and systems.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with financial statement analysis and interpretation.
  • Experience with budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

  • Accounting software proficiency (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
  • Financial analysis and reporting.
  • Project management and organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Access to top jobs and career advancement opportunities.
  • Free online training resources.
  • Company 401(k) plan eligibility.

Pay

  • Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

  • The schedule is flexible and can accommodate the candidate's availability.

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