Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

Costa Mesa, California onsite Temporary / Contract

34 - 38 USD / Hourly We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Costa Mesa, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the monthly close cycle, and delivering meaningful reporting insights to accounting leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment in reviewing financial activity, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and help ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and provide clear analytical summaries and observations to the Controller.
• Review and approve general ledger reconciliations to support the accuracy and completeness of account balances.
• Oversee reconciliation activity tied to cross-functional departments and confirm that transactions are properly reflected in the ledger.
• Evaluate and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff to maintain strong financial controls.
• Review weekly payment runs and purchase order activity to verify accuracy, documentation, and required approvals.
• Support accounting operations related to receivables and partner with campus departments to ensure proper fixed asset accounting practices.
• Manage data flow between accounting, payroll, and other connected systems to help maintain reliable financial information.
• Work directly with external auditors during annual audits and assist with the preparation of organizational tax filings while ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including work in a senior-level accounting capacity.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience analyzing financial statements and preparing reporting packages for leadership review.
• Hands-on ability to review bank reconciliations and validate the accuracy of accounting transactions.
• Familiarity with receivables accounting, internal controls, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments and communicate financial issues clearly.
• Experience supporting external audits and assisting with tax-related financial documentation is preferred.