Senior Accountant

CalPortland; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland in Sacramento, CA seeks a Senior Accountant to handle mid-level accounting duties, from monthly closes to long-term projects. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile ledgers, and support budgeting and audits.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, strong communication, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office. Flexibility to work extended hours may be necessary to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP financial reporting.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate support and prepare necessary manual JEs for corporate departments.
• Complete month-end close tasks and schedules.
• Prepare amortization schedules and budgets for operating expenses.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and assist with audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and JSOX.
• Support management reporting and financial analysis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Team player

Flexible

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant supports a variety of mid-level accounting duties, which include both day-to-day avtivities and long-term projects.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepanices, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items
• Coordinate support and prepare necassary manual JEs on behalf of corporate departments
• Complete assigned duties according to the month-end close schedule
• Prepare and maintain amortization schedules
• Prepare annual budgets for assigned corporate-designated operating expenses
• Prepare ADHOC reports and analysis for managment and operations
• Prepare audit schedules and complete requests from external auditors during quarterly and year-end audits
• Properly execute controls to ensure compliance with JSOX
• Demonstrate leadership and provide support as needed to members of the accounting team
• Assist with management reporting, financail analysis, and the preparation of schedules supporting financal statements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree with experience in accounting

Requirements/Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP financial reporting
• Great communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Self-starter and strong work ethic
• Demonstrated technical accounting skills, including the ability to research accounting guidance, evaluate trasactions, and document conclusions.
• Team-player and flexible
• Available to work extended hours and potentionally weekends as needed to meet month-end or audit deadlines
• Preferred:Experience in the construction materials industry
• Experience with SAP

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.