Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • San Ramon, CA • 1d ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in San Ramon, California. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity through thorough reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and a disciplined approach to journal entries, month-end processes, and cash account oversight.

Responsibilities:

Partner with accounting and business groups to support financial operations, ensure compliance with company policies, and maintain strong internal control practices across global processes and systems.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, drive collaboration, and contribute to organizational success.

Recommend and implement efficiencies through reporting enhancements, dashboards, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

Help foster a results-driven environment that balances operational excellence with financial stewardship.

Record and review journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, reserves, and other accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP.

Validate financial activity recorded in subledgers and ensure accurate integration into the general ledger.

Perform financial analysis, identify key variances and trends, and prepare insights for management review.

Investigate unusual accounting activity, determine root causes, assess impacts, and communicate findings to leadership.

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including routine entries, reconciliations, and data requests.

Support external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and financial analysis as requested.

Coordinate with international business units to promote consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate supporting documentation and ensure the integrity of financial close data.

Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies between subsidiary ledgers and the general ledger.

Communicate with departments to investigate outstanding reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.

Create, update, and maintain accounting procedures and process documentation.

Evaluate reconciliation and reporting workflows and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.

Research technical accounting matters, develop recommendations, and present findings to management.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting or a related financial discipline required

Minimum of three years in public accounting doing audit/assurance work

Solid knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting practices, and control frameworks

Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP platforms

Driven to identify efficiencies, streamline processes, and support automation initiatives

Able to collaborate successfully with cross-functional teams in multiple locations

Strong business communication skills, both written and verbal

CPA designation is preferred but not required

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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