Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • San Mateo, CA • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a professional services organization in San Mateo, California, with a focus on tax compliance and regulatory reporting. This position supports timely and accurate filings, payments, and documentation across multiple jurisdictions within a specialized insurance environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, thrives in deadline-driven work, and can interpret changing requirements with precision.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and support tax filings, remittances, and compliance-related submissions for state and federal agencies.

Review incoming notices, requests, and correspondence tied to tax and regulatory obligations, and respond or escalate as needed.

Research jurisdiction-specific rules to help ensure adherence to insurance and tax compliance requirements.

Assist with recurring annual reports and other scheduled regulatory deliverables.

Investigate filing or payment discrepancies, identify root causes, and help implement timely corrections.

Maintain thorough records and organized supporting documentation for audits, filings, and internal review.

Coordinate multiple compliance deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while preserving accuracy.

Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to gather information, clarify requirements, and resolve issues.

Track regulatory updates and apply changes to compliance processes and reporting activities.

Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting experience with a solid understanding of core accounting practices.

Experience with tax compliance, regulatory reporting, insurance accounting, or a closely related function is preferred.

Working knowledge of month-end close activities and general ledger processes.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret rules and research technical requirements.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a large volume of work accurately.

Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and deliver results in a time-sensitive environment.

Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

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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