Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Accountant to support key accounting operations for a long-term contract assignment in California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can step into a fast-paced environment, oversee core ledger activities, and help keep reporting deadlines on track. The position will contribute to monthly close, reconciliation work, audit readiness, and ongoing accounting initiatives while maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day general ledger activity and help ensure accounting practices align with established company policies and standards.
• Prepare, analyze, and validate account reconciliations, including work completed through BlackLine, to maintain accuracy across financial records.
• Contribute to month-end closing activities by recording entries, reviewing balances, and supporting timely financial reporting.
• Organize audit support materials and respond to documentation requests to help streamline internal or external audit processes.
• Handle several accounting assignments at once while keeping records current, complete, and well documented.
• Investigate variances and accounting inconsistencies, then take appropriate action to correct issues and prevent recurrence.
• Support broader accounting operations that may include journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable tasks as needed.• Prior experience working in a Senior Accountant or similar-level accounting position.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manage and analyze financial data efficiently.
• Experience using BlackLine is preferred.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and standard financial controls.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and stay organized in a contract environment.
• Background supporting month-end close, audit preparation, and financial reporting activities.