Senior Accountant

PrideStaff Financial; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff Financial is partnering with a local manufacturing/construction company in Sacramento to recruit a Senior Accountant. This hands-on role manages full-cycle accounting, from monthly closes to cash flow forecasting, job-costing, and cost control, delivering timely financial insights to management.

You should bring 3+ years in project-based accounting, proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel, and strong communication skills to collaborate with project management, purchasing, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project-based accounting in manufacturing or construction.
• Hands-on in full-cycle financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with job-costing and cost control.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger integrity and month-end closes, including reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports with variance analysis.
• Develop cash flow statements, forecasts, and budgets to identify liquidity risks.
• Track project revenues and costs to maintain accurate job-cost data.
• Analyze profitability by project, product, and customer to explain variances.
• Collaborate with management and operations to resolve costing discrepancies.

Skills

Project accounting

QuickBooks

Excel advanced

Job costing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Contractor Foreman

Job description

PrideStaff Financial is partnering with a local manufacturing/construction company who is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The Senior Accountant plays a hands-on role in maintaining accurate, timely financial records and delivering strategic operational insights to management; as you drive full-cycle financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and job-costing, while overseeing day-to-day accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, and project profitability. The ideal Senior Accountant is a hands-on, business-minded professional with 3+ years of project-based accounting experience in manufacturing or construction, who blends technical mastery in QuickBooks, Excel, and job-costing, leading with exceptional communication and time-management expertise. The Senior Accountant is a full time, temp-to-hire position in Sacramento, CA.

• Maintain General Ledger Integrity, Post Journal Entries, Platform Monthly, Quarterly, & Year-End Closes, & Reconcile All Balance Sheet Accounts Including Bank, Credit Card, Loan, & Payroll
• Prepare Accurate Monthly Financial Statements & Management Reports, Analyzing Variances, Margins, Profitability, & Operational Trends to Support Executive Decision-Making
• Develop Precise Cash Flow Statements, Forecasts, & Corporate Budgets to Proactively Identify Liquidity Concerns & Evaluate Historical Trends
• Assign & Track Project Revenues & Cost-Including Material, Labor, Subcontractors, & Fight-to Maintain Precise Job-Cost Data
• Analyze Project, Product, & Customer Profitability by Comparing Estimated Costs Against Actual Results & Investigating Significant Variances
• Collaborate With Management & Operational Personnel to Interpret Financial Performance & Resolve Costing Discrepancies
• Review Accounts Receivable Aging For Accuracy, Monitor Collections, & Resolve Billing Discrepancies
• Monitor Inventory Records, Review Adjustments, Oversee Cost Allocations, & Assist With Physical Counts & Reconciliations
• Audit Material & Labor Costs to Provide Management With Actionable Insights on Inventory & Production Expenses
• Coordinate With Internal Personnel or External Providers to Verify Accurate Processing, Expense Allocation, & Account Reconciliation
• Enforce & Strengthen Accounting Policies, Secure Necessary Expenditure Authorization, & Maintain Absolute Confidentiality of Financial & Employee Data

Senior Accountant Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field Preferred But Not Required
• 3+ Years of Accounting Experience Including General Ledger, Financial Statements, & Reports
• Expert in Preparing & Analyzing Accurate Cash Flow Statements, Forecasts, Margins, Profitability, & Key Performance Metrics (KPI's)
• Manufacturing, Construction, Contracting, or Project-Based Operational Environments, With a Strong Background in Inventory & Cost Accounting Experience Required
• Full-Cycle Experience Managing Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), & Specialized Job-Cost Accounting
• Highly Skilled in Advanced Excel Data Modeling & Navigating Various Accounting Software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Must be Exceptionally Detail-Oriented & Organized; Adept at Identifying Financial Discrepancies, Diagnosing Root Causes, & Resolving Complex Issues
• Combines Strong Analytical Skills With a Strategic Business Approach to Drive Effective Financial Oversight & Problem-Solving
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication, Capable of Translating Complex Financial Results Into Clear, Actionable Insights For Operational Teams & Senior Management
• Self-Motivated Professional Who Takes Full Ownership of Responsibilities & Successfully Prioritize Competing Deadlines in Fast-Paced Environments
• Proficient in Quickbooks & Contractor Foreman or Similar Construction & Project Management Platforms
• Proven Ability to Work Closely With Project Management, Purchasing, Operations, & Non-Accounting Departments
• Must be 18+ Years Old
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Pre-Employment Background Check
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Drug Screen
• Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in The U.S.

Enhance your career with a full-time job, with a great company, competitive wages, and let PrideStaff Financial support you in your future employment endeavors. Your future starts with PrideStaff Financial!