Senior Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a rapidly growing organization in North County San Diego to identify a Senior Staff Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional looking to gain exposure to a dynamic business environment, complex accounting projects, and high-visibility initiatives that directly impact business operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting experience, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. This role offers significant exposure to month-end close, project accounting, audit preparation, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close activities
• Perform variance analysis and investigate financial fluctuations
• Support project-based accounting initiatives, including tracking project costs, analyzing financial performance, and partnering with operational teams
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations
• Assist with cash reporting and cash flow analysis
• Support quarterly reviews and year-end audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and audit support packages
• Participate in financial statement preparation and reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards as needed
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, project managers, and leadership teams to provide financial insights and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiencies
• Assist with special projects related to growth initiatives, system enhancements, and reporting improvements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within a publicly traded company environment
• Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit workpapers
• Exposure to project accounting, cost accounting, construction accounting, manufacturing accounting, or large-scale operational projects is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an organization experiencing significant growth
• Exposure to complex accounting projects and business initiatives
• High level of visibility and collaboration with leadership
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Team-oriented culture with strong mentorship, collaboration, and open communication

If you're looking for a role that goes beyond routine month-end close and provides meaningful project exposure, audit involvement, and opportunities for long-term growth, we'd love to connect with you.