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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Walnut Creek, California
Description A growing Financial Services company is in need of an efficient Senior Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis in the Walnut Creek, California area. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This position offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to help you achieve long-term potential within the company. We are looking for someone who has excellent analytical skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment to support the continued success of the firm. This Senior Accountant role is with a company in the Financial Services field and is located in Walnut Creek, California.
Key responsibilities
Prepare monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting
Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations
Analyze financial information and report on financial results (trends, performance metrics, benchmarks)
Work with business partners to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls and provide support on special requests
Manage Ad-hoc projects as necessary
Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Aid in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors
Continuously analyze current automation of the accounting and reporting process and present improvement suggestions Requirements - BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are preferred
Corporate performance management (CPM) and business intelligence systems experience a plus
5+ years of overall general accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 experience
Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Knowledge of CPA
Comprehensive knowledge of ASC 606
Perform Month-end experience highly desired
Proficiency in general ledger
Foundational knowledge in Subledger Accounting
SOX internal control assessments (Section 404) experience
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Proficient in ERP systems
Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well
Engages effectively in self-directed time management and prioritization of workload
Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Remarkable analytical, quantitative and social skills
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