Senior Accounting Consultant: GAAP Close & Audit Support (Onsite SF)

RGP; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RGP is seeking a hands-on Accounting Consultant to support high-volume month-end and quarter-end closes in a fast-paced environment. You will own core accounting activities, maintain balance sheet integrity, and ensure accurate U.S. GAAP reporting with minimal supervision.

The role involves close collaboration with audit teams, ERP systems, and cross-functional partners, focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and process improvement during a 6+ month engagement in the San Francisco area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably in a public company or high-growth setting.
• Experience in biotechnology, life sciences, or tech environments is a plus.
• CPA certification or active CPA track is preferred.
• Strong month-end close, GL, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with external audit preparation and documentation gathering.
• Support accounting across prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, cash, payroll, AP, and GL.
• Perform variance analyses and explain significant account fluctuations.
• Maintain accurate records in line with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver required accounting deliverables.
• Support special projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle ERP

SAP

Job description

RGP is seeking a hands-on Accounting Consultant to support high-volume month-end and quarter-end closes in a fast-paced environment. You will own core accounting activities, maintain balance sheet integrity, and ensure accurate U.S. GAAP reporting with minimal supervision.

The role involves close collaboration with audit teams, ERP systems, and cross-functional partners, focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and process improvement during a 6+ month engagement in the San Francisco area.