Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Pacific Staffing is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a respected Sacramento-area organization known for its strong values, operational excellence, and commitment to accurate, timely financial reporting. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading core accounting functions, improving processes, and supporting a high-performing finance team. The Senior Accountant supports key financial operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support. This role requires strong analytical skills, independent judgment, and the ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all accounting activities. Salary: $100K to $120K per year (DOE) Fully remote. Preferably be located in Northern California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain and analyze the general ledger; investigate variances and ensure accurate, compliant account classification.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Support audits, compliance requirements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial workflows and controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 35+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong general ledger expertise.
• Advanced understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• CPA required.