Title: Sr. General Ledger Accountant Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite) Type: Contract - W2 Pay Rate: $45/hr - $49/hr on W2 Contract Duration: 12+ months (Extension Possible) Position Overview Senior GL Accountant to manage core financial records and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will have recent, hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud, strong general ledger accounting expertise, and a solid understanding of US GAAP.
This role requires experience in journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization schedules, and bank reconciliations. Public accounting experience and a background in life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals are highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing day-to-day accounting responsibilities independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Perform recurring accounting close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
- Support and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare, review, and post routine and adjusting journal entries.
- Prepare accruals and related journal entries.
- Prepare prepaid expense and amortization schedules, including associated journal entries.
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve reconciling items promptly.
- Ensure accounting transactions comply with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Provide supporting documentation and assistance for internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to support accounting operations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency.
- Assist with special projects and additional accounting activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications- 3 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Recent, hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud is required.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and accounting principles.
- Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close activities.
- Hands-on experience preparing and posting journal entries.
- Experience with accruals, prepaid expenses, and amortization schedules.
- Experience performing bank reconciliations and balance sheet/general ledger account reconciliations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to work independently, learn processes quickly, and manage competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Public accounting experience.
- Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, or pharmaceutical industries.
- Experience partnering with outsourced accounting providers and external auditors.
- CPA certification and/or MBA.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Interest or experience in process improvement, automation, machine learning, and analytics.