Sr. Accountant - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Sr. Accountant - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Sr. Accountant - Join Robert Half in Visalia, California
Robert Half is proud to partner with a leading manufacturing company in Visalia, California, to find an exceptional Senior Accountant for a long-term contract opportunity. If you have over five years of hands-on accounting experience and thrive in month-end closes, financial reconciliations, and cost accounting, this role offers the perfect platform to showcase your expertise. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Visalia provides a vibrant community with a strong manufacturing sector, making it an ideal spot for accounting professionals seeking stability and growth. As a Sr. Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.
About the Role
This Senior Accountant position is a long-term contract role within the manufacturing industry, offering competitive compensation around $35 per hour (equivalent to $72,800 - $109,200 annually based on full-time hours). You'll work onsite in Visalia, CA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial excellence. Robert Half specializes in placing top accounting talent like you in rewarding positions that leverage your skills in general ledger management, journal entries, and compliance. Whether you're a seasoned CPA or a dedicated accounting specialist, this opportunity allows you to contribute to high-impact projects while enjoying the support of our expert recruitment team. With Visalia's growing economy and proximity to Fresno and Bakersfield, it's an excellent location for career advancement in accounting.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sr. Accountant, your core duties will include:
- Managing comprehensive month-end close procedures to deliver accurate, timely financial statements that inform strategic decisions.
- Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, upholding strict adherence to GAAP and other accounting standards.
- Preparing and posting precise journal entries for all financial transactions, adjustments, and accruals.
- Performing in-depth account reconciliations to detect and resolve discrepancies, ensuring balance sheet integrity.
- Executing bank reconciliations to validate cash flows, transactions, and liquidity positions.
- Analyzing cost accounting data to uncover insights that optimize manufacturing operations and profitability.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth financial audits and comprehensive reporting.
- Championing compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Proactively identifying process improvements to streamline financial operations, boost efficiency, and reduce errors.
These responsibilities demand a meticulous approach and the ability to thrive under deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Required Qualifications
To excel as our Sr. Accountant, you should possess:
- More than 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or similar industries.
- Proven expertise in month-end processes, financial reconciliations, and cost accounting.
- Strong proficiency in general ledger management, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Excellent attention to detail with analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
- Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks; advanced Excel skills a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and support audits effectively.
- Commitment to compliance, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
Candidates with manufacturing cost accounting experience will stand out, as this role emphasizes operational insights.
Why Join Us
Partnering with Robert Half means accessing unparalleled opportunities in Visalia's thriving job market. This Sr. Accountant role offers not just a paycheck but a chance to build lasting professional relationships in California's manufacturing hub. Enjoy a supportive work culture, potential for contract-to-hire transitions, and Robert Half's renowned benefits for contractors, including career coaching and exclusive job alerts. Visalia, CA, boasts a low cost of living, excellent schools, and outdoor recreation, making it family-friendly. SEO-optimized for 'Senior Accountant jobs Visalia CA', 'accounting careers Robert Half', and 'month-end accountant manufacturing', this position is tailored for top talent. Apply today to elevate your accounting career with a company that values precision, innovation, and teamwork. Robert Half has placed thousands of accountants in fulfilling roles—join them and secure your future in financial excellence. (Word count: 812)
Locations
- Visalia, California, United States
Salary
72,800 - 109,200 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Month-end close proceduresintermediate
- General ledger reconciliationsintermediate
- Journal entry preparation and postingintermediate
- Account reconciliationsintermediate
- Bank reconciliationsintermediate
- Cost accounting analysisintermediate
- Financial audits supportintermediate
- Process improvement identificationintermediate
- Compliance with accounting standardsintermediate
- Attention to detailintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Over 5 years of accounting experience (experience)
- Strong background in month-end processes (experience)
- Expertise in financial reconciliations (experience)
- Experience in cost accounting (experience)
- Solid understanding of GAAP and compliance (experience)
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred (experience)
- Excellent attention to detail (experience)
- Strong analytical skills (experience)
- Collaborative team player (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end close procedures, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and completed on time
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Prepare and post journal entries to document financial transactions and adjustments
- Conduct detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure proper balances
- Perform bank reconciliations to verify the accuracy of cash flow and transactions
- Analyze cost accounting data to provide insights for operational decision-making
- Collaborate with internal teams to support financial audits and reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations in all accounting activities
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
Benefits
- general: Competitive hourly salary with potential for long-term contract extension
- general: Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturing company in Visalia, CA
- general: Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- general: Professional development through challenging accounting projects
- general: Support from Robert Half's dedicated recruitment team
- general: Flexible contract positioning leading to potential permanent roles
- general: Exposure to advanced financial systems and processes
- general: Weekly pay cycles for contract professionals
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Job Description
Sr. Accountant - Join Robert Half in Visalia, California
Robert Half is proud to partner with a leading manufacturing company in Visalia, California, to find an exceptional Senior Accountant for a long-term contract opportunity. If you have over five years of hands-on accounting experience and thrive in month-end closes, financial reconciliations, and cost accounting, this role offers the perfect platform to showcase your expertise. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Visalia provides a vibrant community with a strong manufacturing sector, making it an ideal spot for accounting professionals seeking stability and growth. As a Sr. Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.
About the Role
This Senior Accountant position is a long-term contract role within the manufacturing industry, offering competitive compensation around $35 per hour (equivalent to $72,800 - $109,200 annually based on full-time hours). You'll work onsite in Visalia, CA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial excellence. Robert Half specializes in placing top accounting talent like you in rewarding positions that leverage your skills in general ledger management, journal entries, and compliance. Whether you're a seasoned CPA or a dedicated accounting specialist, this opportunity allows you to contribute to high-impact projects while enjoying the support of our expert recruitment team. With Visalia's growing economy and proximity to Fresno and Bakersfield, it's an excellent location for career advancement in accounting.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sr. Accountant, your core duties will include:
- Managing comprehensive month-end close procedures to deliver accurate, timely financial statements that inform strategic decisions.
- Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, upholding strict adherence to GAAP and other accounting standards.
- Preparing and posting precise journal entries for all financial transactions, adjustments, and accruals.
- Performing in-depth account reconciliations to detect and resolve discrepancies, ensuring balance sheet integrity.
- Executing bank reconciliations to validate cash flows, transactions, and liquidity positions.
- Analyzing cost accounting data to uncover insights that optimize manufacturing operations and profitability.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth financial audits and comprehensive reporting.
- Championing compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Proactively identifying process improvements to streamline financial operations, boost efficiency, and reduce errors.
These responsibilities demand a meticulous approach and the ability to thrive under deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Required Qualifications
To excel as our Sr. Accountant, you should possess:
- More than 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or similar industries.
- Proven expertise in month-end processes, financial reconciliations, and cost accounting.
- Strong proficiency in general ledger management, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
- Excellent attention to detail with analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
- Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks; advanced Excel skills a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and support audits effectively.
- Commitment to compliance, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
Candidates with manufacturing cost accounting experience will stand out, as this role emphasizes operational insights.
Why Join Us
Partnering with Robert Half means accessing unparalleled opportunities in Visalia's thriving job market. This Sr. Accountant role offers not just a paycheck but a chance to build lasting professional relationships in California's manufacturing hub. Enjoy a supportive work culture, potential for contract-to-hire transitions, and Robert Half's renowned benefits for contractors, including career coaching and exclusive job alerts. Visalia, CA, boasts a low cost of living, excellent schools, and outdoor recreation, making it family-friendly. SEO-optimized for 'Senior Accountant jobs Visalia CA', 'accounting careers Robert Half', and 'month-end accountant manufacturing', this position is tailored for top talent. Apply today to elevate your accounting career with a company that values precision, innovation, and teamwork. Robert Half has placed thousands of accountants in fulfilling roles—join them and secure your future in financial excellence. (Word count: 812)
Locations
- Visalia, California, United States
Salary
72,800 - 109,200 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Month-end close proceduresintermediate
- General ledger reconciliationsintermediate
- Journal entry preparation and postingintermediate
- Account reconciliationsintermediate
- Bank reconciliationsintermediate
- Cost accounting analysisintermediate
- Financial audits supportintermediate
- Process improvement identificationintermediate
- Compliance with accounting standardsintermediate
- Attention to detailintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Over 5 years of accounting experience (experience)
- Strong background in month-end processes (experience)
- Expertise in financial reconciliations (experience)
- Experience in cost accounting (experience)
- Solid understanding of GAAP and compliance (experience)
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred (experience)
- Excellent attention to detail (experience)
- Strong analytical skills (experience)
- Collaborative team player (experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end close procedures, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and completed on time
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Prepare and post journal entries to document financial transactions and adjustments
- Conduct detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure proper balances
- Perform bank reconciliations to verify the accuracy of cash flow and transactions
- Analyze cost accounting data to provide insights for operational decision-making
- Collaborate with internal teams to support financial audits and reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations in all accounting activities
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
Benefits
- general: Competitive hourly salary with potential for long-term contract extension
- general: Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturing company in Visalia, CA
- general: Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- general: Professional development through challenging accounting projects
- general: Support from Robert Half's dedicated recruitment team
- general: Flexible contract positioning leading to potential permanent roles
- general: Exposure to advanced financial systems and processes
- general: Weekly pay cycles for contract professionals
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