Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Santa Barbara, California. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring day-to-day accounting processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and hands-on experience across reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger oversight.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and adjusting financial activity in alignment with accounting standards and company policies.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring transactions are complete, accurate, and properly classified.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and support clean financial statements.
• Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis and investigate unmatched items to ensure cash records remain accurate.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by monitoring transactions, researching issues, and assisting with proper recording.
• Contribute to budget tracking and financial analysis by comparing actual results to planned figures and highlighting notable fluctuations.
• Use QuickBooks and related accounting tools to manage records, generate reports, and improve day-to-day accounting efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with strong ownership of month-end close responsibilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of general ledger management, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation practices.
• Experience completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes within an accounting environment.
• Familiarity with budget monitoring, variance review, and financial reporting support.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and confidence working within accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Compensation

$35.00-$44.00 Hourly

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