Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Modesto, California. This Sr. Accountant role will concentrate on maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring reliable balance sheet support across fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, and cash accounts. The ideal Sr. Accountant candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead key month-end close activities by preparing and reviewing financial data to support timely and accurate reporting.
• Record and maintain journal entries within the general ledger while ensuring transactions are properly supported and classified.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies through thorough analysis.
• Manage bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items to maintain accuracy in cash reporting.
• Oversee fixed asset subledger activity, including reconciliation to the general ledger and maintenance of depreciation schedules.
• Administer lease accounting processes in accordance with ASC 842, including tracking balances and preparing related accounting entries.
• Monitor prepaid expense schedules and validate amortization calculations to ensure expenses are recognized in the correct periods.
• Support accounting process updates or system-related changes as needed by validating data integrity and maintaining continuity in financial reporting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including significant exposure to corporate or operational accounting functions.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
• Proven experience performing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Hands-on knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including subledger reconciliation and depreciation management.
• Practical experience applying ASC 842 guidance and handling lease accounting activities.
• Familiarity with prepaid expense tracking and amortization scheduling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.