Sr. Accountant

Description

Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our clients in Morgan Hill, California. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support accurate and timely financial close processes, and help maintain strong financial reporting and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to resolve issues and improve accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks by preparing and recording journal entries for accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and other required adjustments.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, review unusual balances or variances, and follow through on outstanding items to ensure accurate financial records.

• Manage assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, including maintaining schedules and documentation that support reported activity.

• Review operating expenses such as employee reimbursements and corporate card activity, and record recurring or one-time accruals for proper period recognition.

• Partner with internal teams to investigate discrepancies, clear aging items, and resolve issues affecting transaction-based and clearing accounts.

• Analyze monthly financial performance and communicate clear explanations for material changes in account activity and results.

• Prepare audit support, reporting schedules, and compliance documentation for internal reviews, external audits, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with indirect tax accounting, evaluate transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, and support related period-end reporting.

• Contribute to process enhancements by identifying workflow improvements, supporting automation efforts, and participating in system testing or implementation activities.

• Provide support on budgeting, forecasting, special projects, and guidance to less experienced accounting team members as needed.

Requirements • 7+ years of accounting experience, with substantial responsibility in general ledger and month-end close environments.

• Strong background in preparing journal entries, managing accruals, and completing detailed account reconciliations.

• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts, bank activity, prepaids, and other transaction-driven accounts.

• Solid understanding of financial reporting principles, internal controls, and standard accounting practices.

• Ability to analyze fluctuations, investigate discrepancies, and present clear explanations for financial results.

• Proficiency working with expense accounting, including reimbursements, corporate spending activity, and supporting schedules.

• Effective collaboration and communication skills for working across departments, supporting audits, and mentoring entry-level staff.

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