• San Francisco, California
  • $50–$70 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description


Senior Accountant - Job Summary

We are currently looking for Senior Accountant for a contract role (4-5 months). In this role, you would ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP. This role oversees complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supports the month-end close process, while reviewing work from junior staff and partnering cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Sales, and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and help manage the month-end close, including journal entries and audit-ready documentation
  • Review account reconciliations, financial results, and variance analyses
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP, including revenue recognition and expense classification
  • Prepare audit schedules and act as a liaison with external auditors
  • Assist with financial statements, budget, and forecasting activities
  • Improve processes, maintain reconciliation standards, and drive efficiencies
  • Lead and mentor junior accounting staff
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and support ad hoc projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of relevant accounting experience (public or corporate)
  • CPA preferred or in progress
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and intermediate Excel skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills

Pay

$50-$70 HR

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Francisco, California
Salary$50–$70 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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