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Senior Accountant

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization based out of Sacramento, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting deadlines.

• Maintain the general ledger by recording and reviewing financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and alignment to accounting policies.

• Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis, resolve discrepancies, and follow through on outstanding items.

• Complete bank reconciliations by comparing account activity to internal records and investigating variances.

• Support grant-related accounting tasks by tracking assigned activity, maintaining documentation, and helping ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

• Partner with internal teams to gather financial information, clarify account activity, and improve the reliability of reporting.

• Assist with audits and internal reviews by organizing records, responding to requests, and explaining account activity as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for close and reconciliation processes.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
• Hands-on experience performing account reconciliations and researching variances independently.
• Background in bank reconciliation processes and cash-related account analysis.
• Familiarity with grant accounting principles and supporting documentation requirements.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and reporting.
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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