Sr. Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Santa Cruz

Pay Range: $38-$50/hr

Position Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting month-end close, and preparing financial reports. This role involves moderate to high-complexity accounting work and requires strong accuracy, analytical ability, and proactive communication. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are needed to support communication with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries.
• Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with bilingual internal teams to clarify accounting matters and financial information.
• Support high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor payments and invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and assist with tax-related filings and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct variance analysis, prepare financial statements, and provide reporting insights to leadership.
• Coordinate audit support activities and help maintain internal controls.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and/or review their work as needed.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a senior-level or lead capacity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as, Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• CPA or similar certification preferred.
• Experience using AI tools or APIs to improve processes is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with complex financial data.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Quick learner with the ability to understand broader business impacts.
• Customer-focused mindset when working with internal and external business partners.
• Process improvement orientation.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
•At least 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.
•Fluent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
•Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
•Advanced Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
•Working knowledge of accounting systems such as Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar ERP platforms.
•Strong understanding of GAAP and financial compliance practices; additional accounting certification is a plus.
•Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain accuracy in detailed work, and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Compensation

$38.00-$50.00 Hourly

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