Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Chico, California seeks a Senior Accountant to lead month-end and year-end closes, prepare financial reports, and strengthen internal controls. You will support audits, budgeting, and forecasting, and guide junior staff while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel mastery, and ERP experience (Appfolio a plus). Collaboration with cross-functional teams and discretion with confidential information are essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Appfolio ERP.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discretely.
• Background in property management or construction preferred.
• Experience improving or implementing accounting processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to identify trends and variances.
• Maintain and improve internal controls for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee general ledger activities and proper transaction classification.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting with data-driven insights.
• Review junior accountants’ work and provide guidance.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to tax regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
• Assist CFO and Accounting Manager as needed.
• Regular attendance; travel and overtime as required.
• May perform other related duties.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional

Confidentiality

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Appfolio

ERP systems

Job description

Summary:

The Senior Accountant oversees complex accounting activities, ensures accurate financial reporting, and supports strategic decision-making through analysis and insight. This role manages month-end close processes, maintains compliance with GAAP, and collaborates across departments to strengthen financial operations.

Essential Functions

• Lead month-end and year-end close including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure proper classification of transactions.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Review work of junior accountants, offering guidance, training, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and resolve accounting issues.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assistance to the CFO and Accounting Manager as needed.
• Regular attendance.
• Travel and work overtime as required.

Other Functions

• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Experiences frequent interruptions; required to meet inflexible deadlines; requires concentration and attention to detail; requires a high level of organizational and prioritization skills; may occasionally deal with difficult individuals.
• Requires ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of information received.
• Required to sit for prolonged periods; exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods; dexterity and precision required in the operation of a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities except as may be assigned from time to time.

Core Competencies/Qualifications

• Commitment to the Company’s mission.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (Appfolio experience a plus).
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Financial analysis and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Background in property management or construction a preferred.
• Experience improving or implementing accounting processes and systems.