Senior Accountant

AppleOne Employment Services; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Huntington Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-hire engagement. The role emphasizes hands-on accounting, financial reporting, account analysis, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate records, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 6 to 10 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and financial statement prep.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel; SAP experience is helpful; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation for internal review and audits.
• Analyze account variances and work with departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain organized accounting records and support process improvements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special accounting projects.

Skills

General ledger

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Year-end close

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audit support

Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Huntington Beach, CA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys hands‑on accounting work, financial reporting, account analysis, and supporting accurate month‑end and year‑end close processes.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with accounting leadership and internal departments to maintain reliable financial records, resolve discrepancies, and support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements. This opportunity offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule, exposure to SAP, and the potential to transition into a long‑term role for the right candidate.

This is a strong fit for someone who values accuracy, teamwork, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to a professional accounting environment where attention to detail and collaboration are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation for internal review and audit support.
• Analyze account variances, identify discrepancies, and work with internal departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain organized accounting records, update financial systems, and support process improvements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special accounting projects assigned by the accounting manager.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 to $90,000 per year.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Job type: Temporary with potential to become temp‑to‑hire for the right candidate.
• Location: Huntington Beach, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
• Support month‑end close, year‑end close, audit preparation, and account variance analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and accounting process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 6 to 10 years of accounting experience preferred for this Senior Accountant role.
• Experience with AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account analysis.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research variances, and collaborate with departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• SAP experience is helpful, and training will be provided.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with accounting leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP accounting system.
• Prior experience supporting audits, budgeting, forecasting, or special accounting projects.
• Experience in a fast‑paced accounting department with recurring close deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.