AUDIT PREP ACCOUNTANT - CONTRACT ROLE

Temporary Audit Prep Accountant (6-Month Contract)

Sacramento, CA | $37-$40/hour

Ledgent Finance & Accounting, a Roth Staffing Company, is recruiting on behalf of our Sacramento-area client for a Temporary Audit Prep Accountant.

Our client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the organization through an upcoming audit and potential acquisition. This approximately 6-month engagement will focus on audit readiness, financial documentation, reconciliations, and due diligence support, while also assisting with special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize audit schedules, workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate audit requests and act as a liaison with external auditors.
• Review financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Support acquisition readiness efforts, including due diligence requests and financial data preparation.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and documentation gaps.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of audit experience at minimum
• Public accounting audit experience strongly preferred.
• Experience helping a private company prepare for an external audit highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

• M&A, acquisition readiness, or financial due diligence experience is a significant plus.
• CPA or CPA-track candidate is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with audit preparation experience to make an immediate impact during a critical period of growth and transition.

Pay Rate: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour
Ledgent Finance & Accounting, a Roth Staffing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.