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Sr. Accountant

Ledgent
Carlsbad, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Senior Accountant for a temporary hybrid opportunity in Carlsbad. This role is ideal for a sharp, hands-on accounting professional who can step in quickly, support a busy accounting team, and operate independently in a changing environment.

Position Details:

  • Title: Senior Accountant

  • Location: Carlsbad, CA

  • Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

  • Pay: $45-$52/hour

  • Type: Temporary

  • Duration: Expected through the end of September, with possible extension

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Hours: Standard business hours, no expected overtime

Responsibilities may include:

  • Support general accounting and month-end close activities

  • Assist with consolidations-related accounting work

  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

  • Support financial reporting and account analysis

  • Partner with accounting leadership and team members to help maintain deadlines

  • Work through accounting requests in a busy, transitional environment

  • Identify issues, follow up on discrepancies, and help keep accounting processes moving

  • Provide additional accounting support as needed

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of solid accounting experience

  • Senior-accountant caliber background with hands-on general accounting experience

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, close support, and account analysis

  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small accounting team

  • Able to adapt quickly in a busy and changing environment

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

  • Must be comfortable with a hybrid schedule in Carlsbad

Nice to Have:

  • Consolidations experience

  • Public accounting background

  • CPA or CPA track

  • Workday experience

  • BlackLine experience

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Accountant who enjoys hands-on accounting work, can plug in quickly, and wants to support a well-established organization during a key transition period.

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Salary : $42 - $52

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