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Sr. Accountant
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Robert Half
Santa Rosa, CA (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Santa Rosa, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting project-based accounting activities, and strengthening reporting processes across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with construction accounting, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead core monthly close activities by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and reviewing project-related financial data for accuracy.
- Develop and maintain work-in-progress reporting and forecasting to provide clear visibility into project financial performance.
- Evaluate budgets, costs, revenue, billings, profit trends, and backlog activity to identify variances and support informed decision-making.
- Manage fixed asset records by tracking additions, maintaining supporting documentation, and ensuring information is entered correctly in the accounting system.
- Prepare job cost allocations and analytical schedules that support reliable month-end reporting and ongoing financial oversight.
- Assist with annual audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and helping deliver year-end materials on schedule.
- Support insurance-related cost tracking and audit activity connected to contractor-controlled programs and project operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve accounting issues, improve reporting quality, and support monthly billing analysis.
- Contribute to process enhancement efforts by identifying opportunities to automate manual tasks and strengthen internal controls across accounting workflows.
- Handle special projects and additional accounting assignments as business needs evolve. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, with significant exposure to construction or project-based accounting environments.
- Demonstrated experience preparing work-in-progress schedules and supporting project forecasting activities.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, job cost accounting, and financial reporting practices.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliation processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced spreadsheet functions, along with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with construction accounting platforms such as Spectrum, Viewpoint, Sage, or similar systems is preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy.