Senior Accountant PrideStaff Financial is partnering with a local manufacturing/construction company who is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The Senior Accountant plays a hands-on role in maintaining accurate, timely financial records and delivering strategic operational insights to management; as you drive full-cycle financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and job-costing, while overseeing day-to-day accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, and project profitability. The ideal Senior Accountant is a hands-on, business-minded professional with 3+ years of project-based accounting experience in manufacturing or construction, who blends technical mastery in QuickBooks, Excel, and job-costing, leading with exceptional communication and time-management expertise. The Senior Accountant is a full time, temp-to-hire position in Sacramento, CA. Senior Accountant Duties & Responsibilities: • Maintain General Ledger Integrity, Post Journal Entries, Platform Monthly, Quarterly, & Year-End Closes, & Reconcile All Balance Sheet Accounts Including Bank, Credit Card, Loan, & Payroll • Prepare Accurate Monthly Financial Statements & Management Reports, Analyzing Variances, Margins, Profitability, & Operational Trends to Support Executive Decision-Making • Develop Precise Cash Flow Statements, Forecasts, & Corporate Budgets to Proactively Identify Liquidity Concerns & Evaluate Historical Trends • Assign & Track Project Revenues & Cost-Including Material, Labor, Subcontractors, & Fight-to Maintain Precise Job-Cost Data • Analyze Project, Product, & Customer Profitability by Comparing Estimated Costs Against Actual Results & Investigating Significant Variances • Collaborate With Management & Operational Personnel to Interpret Financial Performance & Resolve Costing Discrepancies • Review Accounts Receivable Aging For Accuracy, Monitor Collections, & Resolve Billing Discrepancies • Validate Vendor Invoices For Proper Approval, Coding, & Documentation While Maintaining Accurate Records & Reconciling Vendor Statements • Monitor Inventory Records, Review Adjustments, Oversee Cost Allocations, & Assist With Physical Counts & Reconciliations • Audit Material & Labor Costs to Provide Management With Actionable Insights on Inventory & Production Expenses • Coordinate With Internal Personnel or External Providers to Verify Accurate Processing, Expense Allocation, & Account Reconciliation • Enforce & Strengthen Accounting Policies, Secure Necessary Expenditure Authorization, & Maintain Absolute Confidentiality of Financial & Employee Data • Compile Records & Provide Essential Support For Financial Audits, Corporate Tax Filings, & Insurance Reviews Senior Accountant Requirements & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field Preferred But Not Required • 3+ Years of Accounting Experience Including General Ledger, Financial Statements, & Reports • Expert in Preparing & Analyzing Accurate Cash Flow Statements, Forecasts, Margins, Profitability, & Key Performance Metrics (KPI’s) • Manufacturing, Construction, Contracting, or Project-Based Operational Environments, With a Strong Background in Inventory & Cost Accounting Experience Required • Full-Cycle Experience Managing Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), & Specialized Job-Cost Accounting • Highly Skilled in Advanced Excel Data Modeling & Navigating Various Accounting Software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems • Must be Exceptionally Detail-Oriented & Organized; Adept at Identifying Financial Discrepancies, Diagnosing Root Causes, & Resolving Complex Issues • Combines Strong Analytical Skills With a Strategic Business Approach to Drive Effective Financial Oversight & Problem-Solving • Excellent Written & Verbal Communication, Capable of Translating Complex Financial Results Into Clear, Actionable Insights For Operational Teams & Senior Management • Self-Motivated Professional Who Takes Full Ownership of Responsibilities & Successfully Prioritize Competing Deadlines in Fast-Paced Environments • Proficient in Quickbooks & Contractor Foreman or Similar Construction & Project Management Platforms • Proven Ability to Work Closely With Project Management, Purchasing, Operations, & Non-Accounting Departments PrideStaff Financial Hiring Requirements: • Must be 18+ Years Old • Must be Willing to Submit to a Pre-Employment Background Check • Must be Willing to Submit to a Drug Screen • Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in The U.S. Enhance your career with a full-time job, with a great company, competitive wages, and let PrideStaff Financial support you in your future employment endeavors. Your future starts with PrideStaff Financial! Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $38.00 - $45.00