Senior Accountant
- Oakland, CA, United States
$45 to $49 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $45 to $49 USD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client in Oakland is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract opportunity. This role will support core accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
- Analyze financial data and support preparation of internal financial reports
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation
- Partner with finance and operational teams to resolve accounting issues
- Help improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
- Based on general knowledge.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with month-end close and account reconciliation processes
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- CPA or CPA-track preferred
- Based on general knowledge.