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Sr. Accountant

  • St. Helena, CA, United States

$40 to $45 USD / hour

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Job details

Pay
$40 to $45 USD / hour
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Experience
3–5 years of accounting experience in a role supporting general ledger activities and month-end close.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with experience in accounting who can manage reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end activities while partnering across finance and operations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day accounting accuracy, strengthen financial processes, and assist with broader departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Reconcile bank activity, intercompany accounts, and key balance sheet accounts each month to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Oversee accounts payable workflows by administering invoice intake, assigning proper coding, validating supporting details, and coordinating vendor setup activities.
  • Record and reconcile outgoing payments, confirm transaction accuracy, and investigate any issues that affect timely settlement.
  • Prepare payroll-related accounting entries, review payroll balances and liabilities, and work with payroll partners to address variances.
  • Examine employee reimbursements and corporate card transactions to confirm approvals, supporting documentation, and correct general ledger classification.
  • Partner with costing and operations teams to assist with inventory review, analyze differences, and resolve discrepancies between subledger records and the general ledger.
  • Create and post journal entries as needed in support of month-end close and ongoing accounting operations.
  • Contribute to accounting projects, including ERP-related testing, data review, and process improvement efforts, while supporting additional team priorities as assigned.
  • 3–5 years of accounting experience in a role supporting general ledger activities and month-end close.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline from an accredited four-year institution.
  • Must have Business Central experience
  • Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities, including experience with pivot tables, advanced formulas, and macros.
  • Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and close attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines, adapt to shifting priorities, and perform well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical mindset with sound problem-solving ability, strong judgment, and a collaborative approach to work.
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Skills

  • Account reconciliation
  • Manage accounts
  • Payroll
  • Accounting entries
  • Documentation
  • General ledger
  • Month-end close
  • ERP
  • Process improvement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving

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