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Senior Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
Hayward, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026
Senior Accountant (Contract: 4-6 Months) - Livermore, CA$45-$55/hour | Well‑Known Company | Excellent Location Near Pleasanton/DublinAre you an experienced accounting professional looking to make an immediate impact at a respected, well‑established organization? Our client-an industry-leading company with a fantastic culture-is seeking a Senior Accountant for a 4-6 month engagement. This role is on‑site in Livermore, conveniently located near the Pleasanton/Dublin border.This is an incredible opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys taking ownership, and is confident jumping into complex accounting activities with minimal supervision.What You'll DoIn this role, you'll play a key part in supporting core accounting operations and financial reporting. Responsibilities include:Month-End Accounting & General LedgerAssist leadership with delivering an accurate, timely month‑end closePrepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedulesAnalyze and resolve reconciling items across various general ledger accountsFinancial ReportingContribute to the monthly financial reporting package, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow schedulesPartner with Finance leadership to provide narrative explanations and analysis (MD&A-style insights)Fixed Assets & Capital ProjectsManage fixed asset entries, rollforwards, and capital expenditure reportsMaintain and review capital project documentation and evaluation formsOversee CIP activity and ensure accurate trackingFP&A & Audit SupportAssist with periodic forecasting updates and annual budgetingParticipate in annual audit activities and provide required documentationOperational & Cross-Functional SupportProcess specific ERP‑related invoices for designated business unitsDocument accounting procedures, support internal control improvements, and participate in process enhancement initiativesBuild strong relationships with operational teams throughout the organizationWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/MBA a plus)7 years of progressive accounting or finance experienceSolid understanding of GAAPAdvanced Excel skills; proficient with the full Microsoft Office suiteExperience working within a major ERP system (NetSuite, Dynamics, Oracle, SAP, Infor, etc.)Strong analytical abilities with a continuous improvement mindsetExcellent communication skills-written, verbal, and presentationHighly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-drivenProven ability to collaborate and build rapport across teamsAll 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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Salary : $45 - $55

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