An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Senior Accountant at Ledgent Finance & Accounting Senior Accountant at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Sacramento, California Posted in 2 days ago. $40.00 - $48.00 per hour
Job Description:
Position Summary Our client, a growing construction organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This role is responsible for managing general ledger activities, preparing financial statements, overseeing month-end close processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with GAAP. Analyze project costs, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and job profitability. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts. Partner with project managers and operations teams to provide financial insight on construction projects. Support external audits, tax preparation, and compliance reporting. Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions for accuracy. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and internal controls. Prepare management reports and ad hoc financial analyses as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
