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Senior Accountant
<p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a growing client in Pleasanton, CA. This role will play a key part in month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements, while partnering closely with leadership. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis</li><li>Support audits (financial, SOX, or internal) and respond to auditor requests</li><li>Partner with AP, AR, and payroll teams to ensure accurate reporting</li><li>Improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc projects and system implementations as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Pleasanton, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 45.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a growing client in Pleasanton, CA. This role will play a key part in month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements, while partnering closely with leadership. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals</li><li>Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis</li><li>Support audits (financial, SOX, or internal) and respond to auditor requests</li><li>Partner with AP, AR, and payroll teams to ensure accurate reporting</li><li>Improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc projects and system implementations as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-31T16:43:41Z

Senior Accountant Job in Pleasanton, CA | Robert Half