Sr. Accounting Manager

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to support a construction and contractor organization in Mission Viejo, California through a long-term contract engagement. This position will lead core accounting operations, oversee accurate month-end activities, and help maintain reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, audit support experience, and the ability to guide daily general ledger and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities:

• Direct month-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Oversee general ledger operations, including review of account activity, balances, and supporting documentation.

• Prepare and approve journal entries while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.

• Lead account reconciliation efforts and resolve discrepancies across high-volume transactions and balance sheet accounts.

• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and delivering complete PBC documentation for financial statement audits.

• Supervise accounting workflows and help maintain timely, accurate reporting for both public and private reporting environments.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, support issue resolution, and improve reporting consistency.

• Utilize SAP and related systems to manage accounting data, reporting, and transaction review activities.

Requirements • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.

• Strong hands-on expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, and account reconciliations.

• Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing audit-ready schedules and PBC materials.

• Proficiency in journal entry preparation, review, and documentation within a high-volume accounting setting.

• Working knowledge of SAP and its application in day-to-day accounting operations.

• Background in construction, contractor, manufacturing, public accounting, or similarly complex industries is highly valued.

• CPA designation is preferred.

• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

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