Senior Accountant

Costa Mesa, CA (Onsite) Contract Opportunity W2 Only | No C2C Arrangements We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing, project-driven organization on a contract basis. This is a hands‑on role responsible for supporting the month‑end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and project accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience working in NetSuite, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Perform month-end and year-end close activities Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure timely financial reporting Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies Assist with project accounting, job costing, and work‑in‑process reporting Support revenue recognition and contract accounting processes Prepare financial analyses and management reports Assist with audit requests and documentation preparation Identify process improvement opportunities and help strengthen internal controls Partner with operations and other departments to support accounting and reporting needs Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 4+ years of progressive accounting experience NetSuite experience required Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Preferred Experience Construction industry experience strongly preferred Experience with project accounting, job costing, and revenue recognition Background working in a high-volume or project-based business environment Familiarity with work‑in‑process (WIP) reporting What We're Looking For A detail-oriented accounting professional who can contribute immediately Someone who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively A proactive problem solver with strong technical accounting skills An individual who takes ownership of their work and consistently meets deadlines This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant with strong NetSuite experience to join a dynamic organization and make an immediate impact within the accounting team. Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. 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In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client. Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here . Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring