<p>The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in the finance and accounting team by managing the day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for performing complex accounting tasks, supporting monthly and year-end close processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis. Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP or relevant standards. Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results. Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit preparation and documentation. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations. Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Mentor and support entry level accounting staff as needed. Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses to assist management with financial planning and decision-making. Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools (such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, etc.).</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>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Lafayette, California. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of accounting records. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth execution of month-end processes and reconciliation tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Complete detailed account reconciliations and analyses, promptly resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely entry of all transactions.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with GAAP and understand key accounting standards such as ASC 606 and ASC 842.</p><p>• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including monthly reconciliation and analysis.</p><p>• Assist with annual audit preparation by creating schedules, addressing auditor requests, and coordinating with external audit teams.</p><p>• Identify and support improvements to balance sheet reconciliation processes.</p><p>• Participate in ad‑hoc projects and perform other assigned duties.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing finance team in Livermore, California. This position supports a global organization serving the semiconductor and advanced technology sectors, with a strong focus on cost accuracy, inventory valuation, and financial insight for production activities. The role works closely with operations and finance partners to strengthen reporting, support close activities, and improve visibility into manufacturing performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the maintenance and refinement of standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate product costing.<br>• Oversee inventory valuation for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods, ensuring financial records reflect operational activity accurately.<br>• Complete month-end cost accounting tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-related analysis.<br>• Review manufacturing results by analyzing production variances, purchase price fluctuations, and work order performance to identify key cost drivers.<br>• Collaborate with operations teams to evaluate plant performance, interpret financial trends, and support informed business decisions.<br>• Assess inventory exposure by identifying slow-moving, excess, or obsolete stock and contributing to reserve calculations.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting for cost of goods sold, manufacturing expenses, and other plant-related financial measures.<br>• Participate in physical inventory activities, audit preparation, and internal control reviews while helping improve cost accounting and inventory processes, including transition support and knowledge transfer where needed.
<p>Are you a seasoned accounting professional seeking a steady yet dynamic opportunity? Robert Half invites you to join our <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP)</strong> program as a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong>. This full-time, on-site position in the East Bay Area offers the stability of full-time employment with the excitement of tackling diverse assignments for top-tier clients.</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>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Manage and oversee month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>· Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</p><p>· Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis initiatives.</p><p>· Reconcile complex accounts, consolidate financial data, and maintain the general ledger.</p><p>· Assist with audits, process improvements, and special financial projects.</p><p>· Provide mentorship to entry level accounting staff as needed.</p>
<p>Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking a new and exciting opportunity? Robert Half invites you to join our <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP)</strong> program as a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong>. This full-time, on-site position in the East Bay Area offers the stability of full-time employment with the excitement of tackling diverse assignments for top-tier clients.</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>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Manage and oversee month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>· Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</p><p>· Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis initiatives.</p><p>· Reconcile complex accounts, consolidate financial data, and maintain the general ledger.</p><p>· Assist with audits, process improvements, and special financial projects.</p><p>· Provide mentorship to entry level accounting staff as needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a wine industry organization in St Helena, California. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can manage core accounting activities, contribute to a timely close cycle, and help maintain reliable financial reporting. The position offers the opportunity to work independently while partnering across departments to support accurate records, compliance, and ongoing process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage key accounting activities across the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, tracking fixed assets, and reviewing fluctuations in financial results.<br>• Lead assigned portions of the monthly close cycle and ensure deadlines are met with accurate supporting documentation.<br>• Produce recurring financial and operational reports, reviewing transactions for completeness, coding accuracy, and consistency with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare financial statements and maintain supporting schedules to promote accurate and dependable reporting.<br>• Investigate reconciliation issues, resolve variances, and follow through on discrepancies affecting account balances or bank activity.<br>• Monitor cash movement, collections, disbursements, and account balances to support strong financial oversight.<br>• Maintain effective internal controls and follow company policies and regulatory requirements to reduce risk and safeguard assets.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams, assist with audit readiness, support tax-related reporting, and provide backup guidance to AP/AR team members and the Accounting Manager as needed.<br>• Recommend and implement workflow improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and overall accounting operations.