We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support an audit remediation initiative in the Greater Sacramento Area. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to help strengthen financial records, improve account accuracy, and assist with key accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting fundamentals, advanced spreadsheet capabilities, and a highly organized approach to managing deadlines and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Support audit cleanup efforts by reviewing financial records, identifying discrepancies, and helping bring documentation up to date.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately while ensuring transactions are recorded in alignment with accounting standards.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain reliable and timely cash reporting.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance by reviewing account activity and resolving inconsistencies.
• Contribute to month-end close tasks, including account analysis and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Process and monitor accounts payable activities to help ensure accurate coding and timely payment handling.
• Use Excel to organize financial data, build reconciliations, and create clear reports for accounting review.
• Work within Great Plains as needed to research transactions, update records, and support accounting operations.