Senior Accountant

Motion Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 6-month contract anchored in San Francisco, CA (onsite). You will manage month-end close, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting for a leading media organization, partnering with leaders to drive timely analyses and fixes.

The role demands a solid accounting foundation, 4+ years of experience, and strong Excel skills, with exposure to SOX and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and data analysis
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Account reconciliation and journal entry experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines
• Intercompany accounting and reporting
• ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion or SAP
• SOX compliance, audits support

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Oversee intercompany accounting processes and reporting
• Support quarterly and annual corporate reporting requirements
• Perform balance sheet and P&L variance analysis
• Participate in SOX testing, audits, and compliance activities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business leaders
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives

Skills

4+ years experience

GAAP accounting

Excel advanced

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Oracle/Fusion/SAP ERP experience

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant. This is a contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion based in San Francisco, CA (100% onsite). In this role, you'll support the accounting operations for a leading media and entertainment organization, partnering with business leaders and cross-functional teams to manage month-end close activities, intercompany transactions, financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis in a fast-paced environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven setting. You'll take ownership of key accounting processes, support quarterly and annual reporting, participate in audits and SOX compliance activities, and contribute to special projects while helping drive process improvements.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and data analysis
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Account reconciliation and journal entry experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with intercompany accounting and reporting
• Oracle Financials, Oracle Fusion, SAP, or similar ERP system experience
• Experience performing balance sheet and P&L flux analysis
• SOX compliance, audit support, and tax package preparation experience
• Ability to partner with leadership and communicate across all organizational levels
• Proven ability to lead workflows and take ownership of projects
• Adaptability and flexibility within evolving business environments
• Media, entertainment, digital content, or subscription business experience is a plus

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage month-end and quarter-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Oversee intercompany accounting processes and reporting
• Support quarterly and annual corporate reporting requirements
• Perform balance sheet and P&L variance analysis
• Participate in SOX testing, audits, and compliance activities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business leaders
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives

Overtime: May be required during month-end and quarter-end close periods.