Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 71,635; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior Accountant (temp-hire) in Santa Ana, California. This role is crucial for preparing financial statements, executing month-end activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. This position offers an hourly pay range of $48 to $52.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and compliance.
• Experience with multiple accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements.
• Execute month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis for monthly insights.

Skills

Attention to detail

Account reconciliation

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant (temp-hire)

The Senior Accountant (temp-hire) plays a key role in preparing accurate monthly financial statements and supporting the overall accounting operations. This position is responsible for executing month‑end close activities, performing detailed account reconciliations, and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Base pay range $48.00/hr – $52.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions in the general ledger accurately and on time.
• Prepare and post journal entries with complete and proper documentation.
• Assist in the monthly close process to ensure deadlines are met and reports are accurate.
• Reconcile daily cash activity for designated entities.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Monitor and resolve outstanding items from account reconciliations.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy between the general ledger and sub‑ledgers.
• Maintain up‑to‑date financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts each month.
• Meet all processing, reporting, and close deadlines.
• Respond to internal and external information requests and support audit activities.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Develop and maintain large data sets in Excel and other tools to summarize financial results, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to provide monthly financial insights and support.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis and other accounting tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience working with multiple accounting systems preferred.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Construction
• Benefits: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Paid paternity leave, Paid maternity leave, 401(k), Disability insurance