<p>Amanda Warren with Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a great company in the South Sacramento area. In this position, you will play a key role in managing accounts receivable, reconciling financial records, and ensuring compliance with tax filings across multiple states. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic accounting team while gaining exposure to various aspects of financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconcile cash and accounts receivable transactions across multiple entities to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Process adjustments to accounts receivable and prepare journal entries as required.</p><p>• Monitor and manage bad debt write-offs and maintain the allowance account.</p><p>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to verify financial data integrity.</p><p>• File sales tax returns and business fees for multiple states in compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including commissions and medical expenses.</p><p>• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and assistance.</p><p>• Serve as a backup for the senior accountant, assisting with fixed assets and other team responsibilities.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software such as AS400 and Sage300 to manage financial data efficiently.</p>
<p>We are working with a company that is growing and in need of a Controller for their Sacramento location. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, managing the day to day accounting of a small company or division of a company. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Shantel Poole directly via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>As Controller, you’ll be responsible for the full scope of accounting and financial functions for the division, including:</p><ul><li>Financial Leadership: Partner with the division’s senior leadership to develop and execute medium- and long-term strategic financial plans.</li><li>Project Accounting: Ensure project revenues and costs are properly allocated, reported in accordance with GAAP, and aligned with company objectives.</li><li>Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and detailed analysis to support performance reviews and guide decision-making.</li><li>Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of divisional budgets and forecasts; monitor results and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Compliance & Controls: Ensure accurate and timely sales/use tax filings, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls are maintained and continuously improved.</li><li>Inventory & Job Costing: Maintain accurate inventory records, job status reporting, and work-in-process tracking; ensure timely billing and equipment usage capture.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a financial advisor to operations, helping teams understand results and identify cost-saving or profit-enhancing opportunities.</li><li>Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4 accounting professionals, ensuring accurate and efficient daily operations.</li><li>Audit & Tax Support: Assist with corporate-level audits, tax filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Process Improvement: Continuously identify and lead initiatives to improve processes, automation, and reporting efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Lead, Influence, and Step into a Succession Opportunity </strong></p><p><br></p><p> A well-established and growing tax and advisory firm is seeking a highly experienced Tax Accounting Leader to step into a succession-focused role designed to support the long-term continuity of the firm. This position is intended for an experienced Tax Accountant who is ready to assume increasing responsibility, work closely with ownership, and ultimately pursue partnership and firm leadership. </p><p> This role goes beyond traditional senior accounting responsibilities. It offers a clear pathway to ownership succession, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a lasting home and the ability to shape the future of a practice. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview </strong></p><p>You will take ownership of complex tax engagements, serve as a primary advisor to key clients, and work directly with firm leadership as part of a planned succession strategy. Over time, you will assume expanded leadership responsibilities with the opportunity to achieve partnership at the firm. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and other entities </li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to clients through strategic tax planning and year-round consultation </li><li>Manage IRS, FTB, and other taxing authority correspondence and resolutions </li><li>Oversee additional compliance filings including sales/use tax and business property tax </li><li>Maintain accurate and organized client documentation in line with firm standards </li><li>Drive process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and practice development initiatives </li><li>Mentor and support staff as part of leadership succession planning</li></ul>
