Accountant

Pipe Recruit; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to perform financial analysis, reporting, and auditing functions. The ideal candidate will compile financial data, prepare journal entries, and support organization-wide financial reports while ensuring compliance and accuracy. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and 3+ years of experience is required. This position is onsite in Sacramento, CA, offering an opportunity to contribute to important financial processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger management and month-end close.
• Experience in auditing and financial reconciliation.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Tax, and Reconciliation analyses.
• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring proper documentation of transactions.
• Assist in preparing annual comprehensive financial reports and quarterly interest allocations.
• Perform audit functions and review internal reports for accuracy.
• Maintain and update financial records in ACCESS databases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Collaborate on process improvements and written procedure documentation.

Skills

General ledger management

Auditing

Financial reconciliation

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, ACCESS)

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

ACCESS databases

Excel spreadsheets

Job description

Accountant
Location: Sacramento, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract (1 Position)
Experience Level: Associate (3+ Years Required)
Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Administration (Accountancy Concentration)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to perform financial analysis, reporting, and auditing functions. The ideal candidate will compile financial data, prepare journal entries, and support organization-wide financial reports while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Tax, and Reconciliation analyses.
• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring proper documentation of transactions.
• Assist in preparing annual comprehensive financial reports and quarterly interest allocations.
• Perform audit functions and review internal reports for accuracy.
• Maintain and update financial records in ACCESS databases and Excel spreadsheets.
• Collaborate on process improvements and written procedure documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including:
  • General ledger management and month-end close.
  • Auditing and financial reconciliation.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, ACCESS).
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Accounting or Business Administration (Accountancy concentration).