Senior Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting, on behalf of a government/municipal organization in San Francisco, seeks a Senior Accountant for a hybrid on-site role focused on the general ledger, month-end close, audit preparation, and related reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in progressive accounting roles (public sector preferred), and strong analytical skills with experience in legacy systems; immediate start with potential temp-to-hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Public sector/government experience preferred.
• Experience with month-end close and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain general ledger accounting functions.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Support annual audit activities and gather required audit documentation.
• Assist with capital asset accounting and related reporting.
• Analyze financial data and ensure compliance with governmental standards and internal controls.
• Collaborate with department leaders on financial reporting and initiatives.
• Provide support for special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Legacy accounting systems

General ledger software

Job description

Senior Accountant (Hybrid)?? Onsite ??? Government/County/Municipal ?? Immediate Need

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a small, collaborative accounting team supporting a government/municipal organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly contribute to month-end, year-end, audit preparation, and general ledger activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain general ledger accounting functions.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Support annual audit activities and gather required audit documentation.
• Assist with capital asset accounting, including tracking capital asset expenditures and related reporting.
• Analyze financial data and ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards and internal controls.
• Collaborate with department leaders and finance team members on financial reporting and accounting initiatives.
• Provide support for special projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior‑level role.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, month‑end close, year‑end close, and audit support.
• Capital asset accounting experience highly preferred.
• Government, city, county, municipal, or public sector accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working with legacy accounting systems.
• System‑savvy with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

What You’ll Love About This Opportunity

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact on established team.
• Potential for long‑term employment through temp‑to‑hire conversion.
• Work closely with accounting leadership and gain valuable public‑sector experience.

If you’re a hands‑on Senior Accountant ready to contribute right away and bring strong accounting expertise to a mission‑driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.