LHH is working with a dynamic logistics company seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant for a 5-month contract assignment located in the Bay Area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, be able to work independently, and have experience with remote work. After an initial training period, this position will be fully remote.
Responsibilities:
- Key contributor to developing the financial close process, internal controls & reports.
- Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
- Preparing financial analyses and reports including flux analysis.
- Respond to and support inbound departmental inquiries and ad-hoc analysis.
- Prepare daily cash report.
- Assisting with the 13 week rolling cash forecast.
- Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditures.
- Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
- Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Assisting with annual audit preparations – 401k, Workers Comp.
- Assisting with the annual financial review.
- Assist in implementation such as Bill.com, Concur, Sage Intacct, etc.
- Processing weekly wires and ACH’s.
- Review and approve Positive Pay exceptions.
- Assist Controller with financial analysis to interpret trends and variances from budget.
- Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
- Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
- Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.
- Perform administrative and other tasks as needed.
Qualification
- B.S. Accounting/Finance preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in accounting
- Experience with Sage Intacct, Concur, and Bill.com are a plus
- Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that is reflective of the financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP.
- Proficient with Excel
skills
- Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented and excellent customer service skills
- Must be detailed and accurate with numbers and in data entry
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
Pay
- $35-$45 an hour based on experience
