Senior Accountant

LHH; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

EAP

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established organization in Oakland, CA to identify a Senior Accountant. The role offers hands-on accounting work, cross-functional collaboration, and an opportunity to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong general ledger and month-end close skills, and advanced Excel expertise, with Oracle experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
• Analyze financial data and prepare supporting schedules and reports.
• Partner closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and account analysis.
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting requirements.
• Assist with audit requests and annual audit preparation.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members regarding workflow and process improvements.
• Work directly with senior leadership and finance stakeholders to deliver requested financial information and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Oracle ERP

Financial reporting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established Oakland, CA organization to identify a Senior Accountant. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys hands-on accounting work, partnering across departments, and helping improve processes in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong general ledger accounting experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with operational teams, finance leadership, and accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close activities.

• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.

• Analyze financial data and prepare supporting schedules and reports.

• Partner closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

• Assist with bank reconciliations and account analysis.

• Support financial statement preparation and reporting requirements.

• Assist with audit requests and annual audit preparation.

• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members regarding workflow and process improvements.

• Work directly with senior leadership and finance stakeholders to deliver requested financial information and reporting.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

• Experience working with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Construction, project-based, engineering, manufacturing, or similar industry experience preferred.

• Understanding of work-in-progress accounting and project-related accounting concepts.

• Previous exposure to audits and external reporting requirements.

What We're Looking For

• A strong communicator who can effectively partner with all levels of an organization.

• A hands-on accounting professional who understands what is needed to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close activities.

• Someone who can step into a growing team, build strong working relationships, and help drive accounting accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits

LHH offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Associates may also be eligible for paid leave, including sick leave and holiday pay where applicable.

Pay Details: $40.23 to $48.97 per hour, the role is temp to hire and will start in October.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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