Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a high-visibility finance team in Folsom, California, supporting a real estate development and construction business. This position offers broad involvement across core accounting activities, project-related financial work, and reporting responsibilities in a collaborative on-site environment. The role is well suited for someone who wants to deepen technical accounting skills, partner with operational teams, and build a long-term path into leadership.

For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Responsibilities:

• Record and review journal entries while maintaining accuracy and consistency across the general ledger.

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.

• Help prepare internal financial reports and provide reliable information for management review and decision-making.

• Support development and construction accounting by tracking project costs, monitoring budgets, and investigating variances.

• Partner with operations teams to understand project activity and ensure accounting reflects current construction and development progress.

• Coordinate documentation related to lot closings and assist with settlement statements and supporting materials for review.

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including additions, transfers, retirements, and proper classification of related transactions.

• Review property management entries, investment account reconciliations, and lease-related billing analyses for completeness and accuracy.

• Work with external tax advisors by organizing financial information, assisting with projections, and supporting tax-related requests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience in accounting with solid knowledge of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Exposure to public accounting is helpful, and tax experience is considered an advantage.
• Prior experience in private industry is preferred, particularly in environments with broad accounting responsibilities.
• Interest in real estate, construction, development, or other project-based accounting settings.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills with a commitment to accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to ownership, teamwork, and career growth.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus, and progress toward a CPA or interest in pursuing one is welcomed.