Sr. Project Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to join a growing team in California. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to lead projects that improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality. The position will play a key part in strengthening financial operations, supporting compliance, and partnering across departments to deliver well-managed accounting initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee project-based accounting activities from initial planning through completion, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination stay on track.
• Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and complete detailed account reconciliations to support reliable financial reporting.
• Lead efforts to enhance accounting workflows by introducing process improvements, automation opportunities, and clearly documented standard operating procedures.
• Support financial systems administration and related initiatives, including platform integrations, implementation support, and data validation or cleanup efforts.
• Manage treasury-related tasks such as cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, fund transfers between accounts, and wire transaction processing.
• Contribute to internal control compliance by assisting with audit readiness, required documentation, and regulatory obligations such as escheatment and insurance-related support.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based reports, analyze financial trends, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and reporting visibility.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate third-party tools, maintain provider records, and assess service effectiveness.
• Collaborate with accounting and business teams to protect financial data integrity and ensure consistent execution across multiple concurrent projects. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience that includes ownership of project-driven initiatives.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and complex account reconciliation work.
• Practical experience with Sage Intacct, Sage 100, or comparable accounting platforms.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, audit support activities, and compliance-related accounting requirements.
• Experience handling treasury functions, including cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, and intercompany or interbank transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to create tailored reports, perform trend analysis, and support financial decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage several priorities at once while working effectively with cross-functional teams.

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