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Senior Accountant
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Robert Half
Folsom, CA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a high-visibility finance team in Folsom, California, supporting a real estate development and construction business. This position offers broad involvement across core accounting activities, project-related financial work, and reporting responsibilities in a collaborative on-site environment. The role is well suited for someone who wants to deepen technical accounting skills, partner with operational teams, and build a long-term path into leadership. For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.
Responsibilities:
- Record and review journal entries while maintaining accuracy and consistency across the general ledger.
- Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Help prepare internal financial reports and provide reliable information for management review and decision-making.
- Support development and construction accounting by tracking project costs, monitoring budgets, and investigating variances.
- Partner with operations teams to understand project activity and ensure accounting reflects current construction and development progress.
- Coordinate documentation related to lot closings and assist with settlement statements and supporting materials for review.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, including additions, transfers, retirements, and proper classification of related transactions.
- Review property management entries, investment account reconciliations, and lease-related billing analyses for completeness and accuracy.
- Work with external tax advisors by organizing financial information, assisting with projections, and supporting tax-related requests. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
- Hands-on experience in accounting with solid knowledge of general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Exposure to public accounting is helpful, and tax experience is considered an advantage.
- Prior experience in private industry is preferred, particularly in environments with broad accounting responsibilities.
- Interest in real estate, construction, development, or other project-based accounting settings.
- Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills with a commitment to accuracy.
- Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to ownership, teamwork, and career growth.
- Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus, and progress toward a CPA or interest in pursuing one is welcomed.