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7 results for Remote Accounting in Oakland, CA

Senior Accountant

San Jose, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
62 - 72 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in San Jose, California. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with period-end close activities, and preparing reports that support both internal decision-making and external compliance needs. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of general accounting principles, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly across teams. Responsibilities:• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by preparing assigned accounting tasks within established deadlines.• Monitor and reconcile designated general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Maintain accounting records across journals, ledgers, and related financial documentation in accordance with company procedures.• Prepare account analyses, bank reconciliations, billing support, cost reporting, and other scheduled or ad hoc financial reports as needed.• Create journal entries with appropriate backup documentation and ensure approved transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger.• Compile required federal, state, and other regulatory filings while following applicable reporting standards and compliance guidelines.• Review financial data, investigate variances, and recommend practical solutions for issues of moderate complexity.• Partner with internal stakeholders to explain financial results and provide clear guidance on the proper interpretation and use of accounting information.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Palo Alto, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
62 - 72 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core financial operations in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage accounting activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on general ledger support, reconciliations, reporting, and close activities while working within established accounting standards and regulatory expectations. Responsibilities:• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.• Maintain general ledger accuracy by preparing entries, reviewing allocations, and reconciling assigned accounts.• Keep financial records current through the upkeep of ledgers, journals, registers, and related accounting documentation.• Produce recurring and ad hoc financial materials such as account reconciliations, cost analyses, invoices, bank reconciliations, and summary reports.• Prepare required federal, state, and other regulatory filings in accordance with applicable rules and internal controls.• Create journal entries with complete backup documentation and ensure approved transactions are recorded correctly in the accounting system.• Review financial data to identify variances, resolve routine issues, and support reliable internal and external reporting.• Collaborate with finance and non-finance partners to explain accounting information clearly and support effective decision-making.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Concord, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
45 - 65 USD / Hourly
Our client in Concord is seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to support complex accounting operations and financial reporting. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage month-end close tasks, analyze financial data, and help ensure accurate regulatory and management reporting. The role also offers the opportunity to collaborate with leadership, assist with audits, and provide guidance to accounting staff while maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness. The role can be 100% remote and is expected to pay $45-$65/hr. DOE and location. Responsibilities:• Oversee core accounting activities across multiple entities, including journal entry preparation, general ledger review, and timely completion of month-end close procedures• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet, bank, and other key accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including supporting schedules, disclosures, and narrative analysis for leadership and governing committees• Compile financial and statistical information required for external filings and regulatory submissions, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met• Evaluate accounting treatment for significant transactions and agreements, identifying financial statement impacts and escalating issues when needed• Partner with auditors by assembling documentation, preparing workpapers, and responding to requests during audits, reviews, and tax-related support activities• Contribute to the improvement and ongoing effectiveness of accounting systems and reporting tools to support accurate, efficient financial operations• Review financial results, identify trends or unusual activity, and communicate risks, root causes, and recommended next steps to management• Provide day-to-day guidance to staff accountants, answer technical questions, and support training or oversight of team members as needed
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Ramon, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in San Ramon, California. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity through thorough reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and a disciplined approach to journal entries, month-end processes, and cash account oversight. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Partner with accounting and business groups to support financial operations, ensure compliance with company policies, and maintain strong internal control practices across global processes and systems.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, drive collaboration, and contribute to organizational success.</li><li>Recommend and implement efficiencies through reporting enhancements, dashboards, process improvements, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Help foster a results-driven environment that balances operational excellence with financial stewardship.</li><li>Record and review journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, reserves, and other accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Validate financial activity recorded in subledgers and ensure accurate integration into the general ledger.</li><li>Perform financial analysis, identify key variances and trends, and prepare insights for management review.</li><li>Investigate unusual accounting activity, determine root causes, assess impacts, and communicate findings to leadership.</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including routine entries, reconciliations, and data requests.</li><li>Support external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and financial analysis as requested.</li><li>Coordinate with international business units to promote consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Maintain accurate supporting documentation and ensure the integrity of financial close data.</li><li>Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies between subsidiary ledgers and the general ledger.</li><li>Communicate with departments to investigate outstanding reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Create, update, and maintain accounting procedures and process documentation.</li><li>Evaluate reconciliation and reporting workflows and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.</li><li>Research technical accounting matters, develop recommendations, and present findings to management.</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Mountain View, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Generate and run recurring financial reports</li><li>Create, maintain, and update reports</li><li>Perform report variations and modifications as needed</li><li>Support Cash P&L reporting</li><li>Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis</li><li>Follow established SOPs and reporting processes</li><li>Support internal finance reporting needs</li><li>Work primarily with finance stakeholders rather than cross-functional business partners</li></ul>Tools & Systems<ul><li>Google Sheets / Google Suite (primary tool)</li><li>TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics (approximately 50%)</li><li>Open to candidates with: </li><li>Anaplan</li><li>Adaptive Planning</li><li>Hyperion</li><li>Other financial planning/reporting systems</li></ul>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounts Payable

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable specialist to support a fast-paced finance team. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who combines leadership experience with strong hands-on execution and can confidently manage daily priorities with minimal oversight. The role will focus on resolving complex invoice and purchase order discrepancies, supporting close activities, and helping maintain accurate payables operations across multiple entities. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities while remaining directly involved in invoice processing, payment execution, and issue resolution. • Investigate and resolve challenging invoice and purchase order discrepancies by partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely payment. • Review and code invoices accurately, applying the correct accounting treatment and maintaining compliance with company policies. • Manage payment cycles, including check runs and ACH transactions, while confirming completeness, accuracy, and proper approvals. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing accounts payable accruals, reconciling balances, and supporting deadline-driven reporting activities. • Perform account reconciliations in BlackLine and help maintain clear documentation for audit readiness and financial accuracy. • Use NetSuite and legal e-billing platforms such as SimpleLegal or comparable systems to support invoice workflow, tracking, and reporting. • Support accounts payable processes across a multi-entity environment, ensuring consistency, control, and reliable financial records.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Workday Accounting Center Consultant

San Ramon, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
65 - 80 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced Workday Accounting Center Consultant to join one of our clients on an interim basis. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can connect accounting requirements with system design, translating complex transaction activity into accurate accounting logic and reporting outcomes. The consultant will work closely with finance, data, and technology stakeholders to help ensure clean data flows, dependable financial controls, and precise general ledger results. Responsibilities:• Translate detailed accounting scenarios into Workday Accounting Center configurations, including event definitions, posting logic, and journal output.• Direct data mapping efforts for transaction feeds coming from multiple external and legacy platforms, ensuring source data supports accounting and reporting needs.• Build and maintain reconciliation approaches that validate balances between feeder systems, subledger activity, and the Workday General Ledger.• Collaborate with accounting teams to align chart of accounts structures, worktags, and supporting attributes for consistent financial reporting.• Lead accounting-focused validation during system testing, end-to-end test cycles, and parallel reviews, resolving defects related to mappings and posting behavior.• Act as a key point of coordination across corporate accounting, IT, data engineering, and implementation partners to preserve accounting accuracy throughout the process.• Assess incoming transaction detail for completeness and quality, supporting effective data loading strategies into Workday-related pipelines.• Investigate posting exceptions and data issues, recommending corrective actions that improve control, traceability, and financial integrity.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z