About the Sr. Accountant Role at Robert Half

Robert Half Management Resources is thrilled to partner with a premier organization in City of Industry, California, to recruit a highly skilled Sr. Accountant for their loan staff practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional to join a dynamic team and make an immediate impact. As a contract consultant placed through Robert Half, you'll dive into critical accounting functions supporting month-end close processes, complex financial transactions, and strategic financial analysis. This onsite role in the heart of City of Industry offers hands-on experience with GAAP-compliant accounting in a fast-paced environment focused on loans, debt covenants, and capital projects.

With a competitive hourly rate of $48.08 (translating to approximately $100,000 annually based on full-time hours), this position is ideal for Sr. Accountants seeking challenging projects that enhance their expertise in advanced financial reporting and analysis. Robert Half Management Resources specializes in placing top finance talent like you with leading companies, providing unparalleled career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including booking journal entries, performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations, and applying critical thinking to resolve discrepancies.
• Manage complex financial transactions such as accruals, bonds issuance, loan accounting, and monitoring debt covenants to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee capital projects accounting, handling depreciation calculations, tracking asset additions, and processing disposals in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Conduct thorough flux analysis on balance sheet accounts and perform actual-to-budget variance analysis on monthly financial statements to provide actionable insights.
• Prepare and support complex accounting entries that require deep financial acumen.
• Leverage advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, and manipulation of large datasets, to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with the accounting team and support external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring audit readiness.

Required Qualifications for Sr. Accountant

To excel in this Sr. Accountant position, candidates must bring a robust background in GAAP accounting and hands-on experience with the technical skills outlined below. We're seeking professionals who thrive in onsite environments and can quickly adapt to business processes.

Technical Skills

• Strong month-end close experience, encompassing booking entries, reconciliations, and critical problem-solving.
• Proven expertise in complex financial transactions like accruals, bonds, loans, and debt covenants.
• Capital projects proficiency, including depreciation methods, asset additions, and disposals.
• Advanced financial analysis skills for monthly statements (actual vs. budget) and balance sheet flux.
• External audit support experience.
• Heavy Excel proficiency with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and large data handling.

Soft Skills

• Quick learner with the ability to grasp business processes rapidly.
• Effective communicator who engages confidently with all organizational levels, from staff to executives.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and a passion for precision in high-stakes financial environments. CPA certification is a plus but not required.

Why Join Us at Robert Half Management Resources?

Partnering with Robert Half means more than just a job—it's a gateway to elite career advancement. As a Sr. Accountant in this role, you'll gain exposure to sophisticated loan staff practices, honing skills that are in high demand across industries. Our clients in City of Industry, CA, value Robert Half's vetted talent, ensuring you work on meaningful projects that build your resume.

Enjoy benefits like competitive pay, weekly direct deposit, professional networking, and access to exclusive Robert Half career tools. This contract role offers flexibility with potential for long-term placement, all while working onsite in a vibrant Southern California hub known for manufacturing and logistics excellence. SEO keywords: Sr. Accountant jobs City of Industry CA, GAAP accounting careers, month-end close specialist, Robert Half finance roles.

Join Robert Half today and elevate your accounting career—apply now for this premier Sr. Accountant opportunity!