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Accounting Senior Analyst

Motive Companies

Rancho Cordova, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Contract Review, Cost Accounting, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Flux Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Contracts, Income Statements, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Oracle ERP, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Rancho Cordova, CA
POSTED
Today

Lead Project Cost Accountant

U.S. Citizenship Required (No Dual Citizenship)
Are you an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment? We're looking for a Lead Project Cost Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting complex government contracts, and driving process improvements within a collaborative accounting team.

What You'll Do

  • Lead revenue recognition activities under ASC 606, including Contract Review Worksheets (CRWs)
  • Review contract setup within the ERP system
  • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and cost reclassifications
  • Perform inventory net realizable value (NRV) assessments
  • Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances
  • Prepare quarterly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) profit reporting and financial flux analysis
  • Calculate and support monthly accruals, including warranty and program-related accruals
  • Prepare corporate reporting schedules and HFM reporting packages
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
  • Partner with internal and external auditors, including SOX compliance efforts
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis


What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant accounting experience, or
    • Master's degree with 7+ years of experience, or
    • 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 606, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
  • Experience with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Experience supporting internal and external audits
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • CPA or active progress toward CPA preferred

Preferred Experience

  • CPA certification
  • Oracle ERP
  • OneStream or similar account reconciliation software
  • Government contracting or project-based accounting

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a high-performing accounting team supporting complex, high-impact programs where your expertise will directly influence financial accuracy, compliance, and business decisions.
Ready to take the lead? Apply today and bring your accounting expertise to a team where your work makes an impact.

$50-$60 per hour DOE

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