Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a Contract assignment supporting finance operations in San Bernardino, California. This role will focus on accounts payable, grant-related expense tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping maintain accurate records and compliance with organizational and funding guidelines. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the timely processing of a high volume of invoices, ensuring charges are reviewed, classified correctly, and routed for payment approval.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors by addressing account questions, resolving billing issues, and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Track grant-supported spending and maintain clear records that align expenditures with approved budgets and funding sources.
• Prepare financial summaries and usage reports that show how grant funds and other organizational resources have been applied.
• Record accounting activity accurately in accordance with internal controls, funding requirements, and established financial procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements, bank activity, and selected accounts while assisting with month-end close and related journal entry support.
• Partner with internal teams to confirm expense details, collect documentation, and verify the appropriateness of submitted costs.
• Organize accounting files and supporting records to ensure readiness for audits, compliance reviews, and routine financial oversight.
• Utilize accounting platforms such as Accounting Seed, QuickBooks, and Paycom as needed to support transaction processing and reporting.
• Detail-oriented experience in accounting, accounts payable, bookkeeping, or a closely related finance function.
• Working knowledge of invoice review, payment processing, and vendor account administration.
• Experience monitoring expenditures, maintaining financial records, and producing clear, accurate reports.
• Familiarity with month-end close activities, including general ledger work, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across high-volume transactions.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines.