Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a distribution company in Sacramento, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing essential reconciliations, tracking and managing inventory, and helping ensure a timely close process each month. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently across general ledger and reporting activities.

For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and fully supported.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Manage general ledger activity by recording journal entries and verifying proper classification of transactions.
• Support the month-end close by completing assigned accounting tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Analyze account activity and financial data to identify variances, unusual trends, and items requiring follow-up.
• Maintain organized documentation for reconciliations, entries, and supporting schedules to strengthen audit readiness and internal controls.
• Work within accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP to process transactions and monitor financial information.
• Use Microsoft Excel to build schedules, perform data analysis, and streamline recurring accounting processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role, preferably within a distribution, wholesale, or similar operational environment.
• Strong background in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation activities.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with large data sets and financial schedules.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major ERP system, such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and analytical problem-solving ability.