Senior Accounting Consultant

Sayva Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

401k

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant in San Diego, California. The consultant will provide hands-on accounting support, focusing on core close activities, reconciliations, and journal entries. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with strong communication skills. This contract role spans 3+ months, offering competitive hourly compensation ranging from $65 to $75. Join a collaborative environment where team members are valued and supported in their professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience working within a large, publicly traded organization.
• Foundational knowledge of forecasting concepts and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support core accounting and revenue-related processes.
• Assist with cash forecasting and trend analysis.
• Provide support during month-end and quarter-end close cycles.

Skills

Hands-on accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented working style

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Advanced Excel

Enterprise accounting systems

Job description

Our client, a large public company, is Seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant to provide hands-on accounting support during a period of increased workload. This consultant will partner closely with the accounting team to assist with core close activities, reconciliations, and journal entries. The ideal consultant is collaborative, communicative, and comfortable working within a structured public company environment.

Duration

3+ months (with potential for extension)

Compensation

$65-$75 hourly

Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Scope

• Support core accounting and revenue-related processes, including accounts receivable and cash flow activities
• Assist with cash forecasting and trend analysis
• Review customer billing and payment activity, including adjustments and applied credits, to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics related to collections and revenue timing
• Prepare both detailed analyses and high-level summaries for finance and treasury stakeholders
• Provide support during month-end and quarter-end close cycles, including reconciliations and journal entry review
• Perform analysis on complex accounting entries and supporting documentation
• Partner with cross-functional finance and accounting teams to meet reporting deadlines and business objectives

Qualifications & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on accounting experience, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Prior experience supporting or working within a large, publicly traded organization
• Foundational knowledge of forecasting concepts and financial analysis
• Strong communication skills with a professional, team‑oriented working style

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to accounts receivable processes and performance metrics
• Experience supporting cash flow or financial forecasting activities
• Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems
• Advanced Excel capabilities for data analysis and reporting
• Interest in or exposure to emerging tools, including AI‑enabled accounting or finance solutions

About Sayva

Sayva Solutions is an accounting, finance, technology, business transformation and human resources professional services firm whose focus is on long term relationships created through teamwork and doing what is in the best interest of others. Our consultants are valued team members from the start and supported through every project. We offer competitive compensation and benefits—including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and 401k. We support career growth through meaningful project work, new skill development, consistent updates, and smooth transitions between opportunities. Contact us to become a part of the Sayva team!