Sr. Accountant

Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our clients in Morgan Hill, California. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support accurate and timely financial close processes, and help maintain strong financial reporting and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to resolve issues and improve accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks by preparing and recording journal entries for accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and other required adjustments.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, review unusual balances or variances, and follow through on outstanding items to ensure accurate financial records.
• Manage assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, including maintaining schedules and documentation that support reported activity.
• Review operating expenses such as employee reimbursements and corporate card activity, and record recurring or one-time accruals for proper period recognition.
• Partner with internal teams to investigate discrepancies, clear aging items, and resolve issues affecting transaction-based and clearing accounts.
• Analyze monthly financial performance and communicate clear explanations for material changes in account activity and results.
• Prepare audit support, reporting schedules, and compliance documentation for internal reviews, external audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with indirect tax accounting, evaluate transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, and support related period-end reporting.
• Contribute to process enhancements by identifying workflow improvements, supporting automation efforts, and participating in system testing or implementation activities.
• Provide support on budgeting, forecasting, special projects, and guidance to less experienced accounting team members as needed.