<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract / Contract to Perm </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to fill their Senior Accountant position. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your accounting career to the next level while working with a collaborative team that values efficiency, innovation, and detail oriented development.</p><p>As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in managing accounting operations and serving as a leader within the finance team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As a Senior Accountant, you will:</p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with GAAP and other accounting standards.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including complex journal entries.</li><li>Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, while providing insight to key stakeholders.</li><li>Manage tax filings and regulatory compliance requirements.</li><li>Participate in audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Assist in the implementation and improvement of ERP systems and accounting processes.</li><li>Mentor and supervise entry level accounting staff, offering guidance to ensure development and accuracy.</li><li>Analyze financial data to support strategic business decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Assist in managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes<br>• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules<br>• Prepare and maintain project proformas and perform profit reconciliations<br>• Assist in preparation of financial projections<br>• Ensure GAAP compliance across multiple related entities<br>• Support lender reporting and annual external audits<br>• Oversee land development and construction job cost accounting<br>• Monitor capitalization of project costs and related expense recognition<br>• Develop and maintain project budgets<br>• Perform budget-to-actual and cost-to-complete analyses<br>• Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and forecasting<br>• Support tracking of infrastructure costs eligible for reimbursement<br>• Utilize ERP systems to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in financial reporting<br>• Strong preference for experience with Newstar Constellation Systems<br>• If no Newstar experience, prior experience with another construction/homebuilding ERP is required<br>• Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis<br>• Manage complex intercompany transactions and shared cost allocations<br>• Assist in strengthening internal controls and accounting procedures<br>• Participate in process improvement initiatives<br>Required Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance<br>• 2-5 years of public accounting experience focused on audit and review engagements<br>• Prior homebuilding or construction accounting experience (required)<br>• Experience with land development and construction accounting, job costing, and developing project budgets (required)<br>• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP<br>• Possess exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills<br>• Advanced Excel proficiency<br>• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively in a deadline driven environment<br>Preferred Qualifications<br>• Experience with Newstar Constellation Systems<br>• CPA (active or inactive)<br>• Experience working in a multi-entity or intercompany environment<br>• Exposure to Community Facilities District (CFD) cost tracking and municipal reporting processes
<p>Are you an Staff Accountant seeking a stable, full-time role with variety in the East Bay? Join Robert Half’s Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) program and enjoy the security of full-time employment while working on diverse client projects and interim assignments across the region.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, Connect with me on <strong>LinkedIn</strong> (Tawnia Kirshen) and send your resume directly. I look forward to connecting!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Perform month-end closings, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>· Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.</p><p>· Assist with audits and special accounting projects as needed.</p><p>· Collaborate with teams across various departments to meet deadlines and objectives effectively.</p>