<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting in Oakland, California. This role oversees critical close activities, maintains integrity across the general ledger, and partners with internal and external stakeholders during audit processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to improving reporting accuracy and control.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead accounting team and oversee AP, AR, payroll, and GL operations</li><li>Manage close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure team coverage across functions for continuity</li><li>Improve workflows, strengthen controls, and drive process automation</li><li>Maintain procedures, documentation, and cross-training programs</li><li>Support financial reporting, compliance, and audit/tax activities</li><li>Partner with stakeholders and leadership on financial needs</li><li>Contribute to system improvements, special projects, and scaling the function</li></ul><p><br></p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Lead and perform audits, reviews, and compilations in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.<br>• Plan engagement scope and timing, perform risk assessments, and design appropriate audit procedures.<br>• Prepare and review workpapers, ensuring proper documentation and support for conclusions.<br>• Oversee and execute audit procedures for nonprofit organizations, including grant and compliance areas as applicable.<br>• Perform assurance work for employee benefit/pension plans, including testing contributions, distributions, and investments.<br>• Work on affordable housing engagements, including low-income housing entities and related compliance matters.<br>• Assist with engagements for homeowners associations; prior HOA experience a plus.<br>• Draft and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, management letters, and internal control communications.<br>• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, providing clear instructions and timely feedback.<br>• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines; communicate status and issues to managers/partners.<br>• Identify accounting, auditing, and internal control issues, and propose practical solutions to clients.<br>• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards for assigned clients.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure considered.<br>• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in public accounting with a focus on auditing and assurance.<br>• Experience with nonprofit organizations and/or employee benefit plans strongly preferred; affordable housing and HOA experience a plus.<br>• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit/engagement software.<br>• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>• Effective written and verbal communication skills.<br>• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.<br>• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a high-visibility finance team in Folsom, California, supporting a real estate development and construction business. This position offers broad involvement across core accounting activities, project-related financial work, and reporting responsibilities in a collaborative on-site environment. The role is well suited for someone who wants to deepen technical accounting skills, partner with operational teams, and build a long-term path into leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and review journal entries while maintaining accuracy and consistency across the general ledger.</p><p>• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Help prepare internal financial reports and provide reliable information for management review and decision-making.</p><p>• Support development and construction accounting by tracking project costs, monitoring budgets, and investigating variances.</p><p>• Partner with operations teams to understand project activity and ensure accounting reflects current construction and development progress.</p><p>• Coordinate documentation related to lot closings and assist with settlement statements and supporting materials for review.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including additions, transfers, retirements, and proper classification of related transactions.</p><p>• Review property management entries, investment account reconciliations, and lease-related billing analyses for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Work with external tax advisors by organizing financial information, assisting with projections, and supporting tax-related requests.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for an organization based out of Sacramento, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording and reviewing financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and alignment to accounting policies.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations on a regular basis, resolve discrepancies, and follow through on outstanding items.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations by comparing account activity to internal records and investigating variances.</p><p>• Support grant-related accounting tasks by tracking assigned activity, maintaining documentation, and helping ensure compliance with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to gather financial information, clarify account activity, and improve the reliability of reporting.</p><p>• Assist with audits and internal reviews by organizing records, responding to requests, and explaining account activity as needed.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting in the Greater Sacramento Area. You will lead month- and year-end close processes, manage general ledger activities, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Lead month- and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders</li></ul>
<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Sacramento, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the close process, and supporting compliance, reporting, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily general ledger operations, including oversight of journal entries, accruals, expense activity, and other routine accounting transactions.</p><p>• Perform detailed reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts by leading reconciliations and investigating variances or unusual activity.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while driving accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Lead and develop accounting team members through coaching, goal setting, performance feedback, and support for career growth.</p><p>• Help maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control practices that align with U.S. accounting standards and corporate compliance expectations.</p><p>• Evaluate control effectiveness across accounting processes and address issues to strengthen governance and financial integrity.</p><p>• Coordinate tax compliance activities with external advisors and support efforts to improve tax planning and reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reporting packages, cash flow forecasts, budget-related balance sheet schedules, and audit support materials for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with auditors and cross-functional teams to provide required documentation, resolve issues, and support business operations and special projects.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a contract opportunity based in California. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who can bring order to incomplete records, strengthen the accuracy of financial reporting, and help prepare the organization for year-end close. The position will work closely with internal staff and make an immediate contribution in a lean environment where strong judgment and independence are essential.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts while addressing a twelve-month backlog of unresolved activity.<br>• Review and refine general ledger records to improve accuracy, consistency, and overall financial integrity.<br>• Investigate mismatches, unsupported balances, and other accounting issues, then drive them through resolution.<br>• Assist in preparing the organization for year-end close by organizing schedules, validating balances, and supporting closing activities.<br>• Partner with team members responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related processes to align accounting records.<br>• Post and review journal entries as needed to ensure transactions are properly recorded.<br>• Establish practical accounting structure and recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce recurring errors.
<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>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a California team in a contract position. This role will support core accounting operations across revenue, deferred revenue, general ledger activity, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage close processes, reconciliations, and reporting responsibilities with accuracy and independence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate customer contracts and unique billing terms to help ensure invoices and revenue recognition are recorded correctly.<br>• Reconcile dues, cash activity, deferred balances, and ledger transactions while preparing journal entries to support accurate accounting records.<br>• Create detailed journal entries and supporting workpapers, and contribute to monthly close by delivering schedules, analysis, and documentation on time.<br>• Investigate account variances and reconciliation issues, identify root causes, and resolve discrepancies with minimal oversight.<br>• Assist with preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting by organizing accurate and complete accounting data.<br>• Manage accounting activities related to assigned grants and foundation-related deferred revenue, including monthly intercompany reconciliations.<br>• Provide support for audits, tax-related requests, and budget preparation for multiple entities by compiling schedules and responding to documentation needs.<br>• Strengthen accounting operations by helping document procedures, improve internal controls, and provide backup support for banking, payables, and receivables functions.<br>• Offer guidance to entry-level accounting team members and contribute to other accounting priorities as business needs evolve.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Stockton, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a finance specialist who can manage core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and contribute to sound fiscal planning. The role works closely with leadership while operating with substantial independence to help maintain strong financial controls and support long-term organizational objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and review account activity to support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budget reports, and other accounting summaries for leadership review.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Oversee expenditure tracking and help ensure spending remains aligned with approved budgets and organizational policies.<br>• Support budgeting, audit preparation, and ongoing financial management for the organization and affiliated entities.<br>• Contribute to the development and refinement of accounting procedures, internal controls, and finance-related policies.<br>• Assist with reviews of vendor proposals, financial documentation, and insurance-related materials as needed.<br>• Partner with executive leadership and department managers to monitor financial performance and support strategic planning efforts.