Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial records in Walnut Creek, California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can manage key close activities, analyze account activity, and strengthen day-to-day financial integrity. The successful candidate will work across essential accounting functions while contributing to a well-organized and dependable reporting process.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including AP, AR, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, payroll entries, and transaction processing in QuickBooks.

• Generate accurate invoices, monitor contract performance, and assist with financial forecasting and budgeting.

• Prepare financial and operational reports by analyzing key data, trends, and account activity.

• Oversee employee expense reimbursements, PTO records, and benefit-related transactions.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of company, client, and employee financial information.

• Develop reporting tools and processes to improve financial visibility, identify risks, and recommend solutions.

• Provide accounting, finance, and operational support on high-impact projects for executive leadership.

• Exercise strong judgment, initiative, and independent decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and practical expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, payroll administration, and multi-state compliance requirements.

• Advanced skills in QuickBooks and Excel; experience with PowerPoint and Outlook required.

• Familiarity with BigTime and Power BI is a plus.

• Excellent analytical abilities with strong attention to accuracy and detail.

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to resolve issues proactively.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities, collaborating across teams, and delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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