Senior Accountant Job at Robert Half (Newport Beach)

Senior Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Newport Beach

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Newport Beach, California and play a central role in delivering timely, accurate financial reporting. This position supports the monthly close cycle, prepares key accounting analyses, and helps maintain the integrity of consolidated financial statements. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while partnering effectively across finance and audit activities.

Job Responsibility:

Lead critical activities within the month-end close process, ensuring financial results are recorded completely and accurately.
Prepare, review, and validate journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules across assigned accounts.
Analyze general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable consolidated reporting.
Coordinate accounting treatment for foreign currency remeasurement, intercompany eliminations, and expense allocations during close.
Support special projects by organizing documentation, managing timelines, and recording related accounting entries when needed.
Identify opportunities to streamline close procedures and recommend more efficient accounting workflows.
Contribute to the development and consistent application of accounting policies that strengthen reporting accuracy across the organization.
Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling schedules, responding to requests, and supporting quarterly and annual audit procedures.
Assist with internal and external financial reporting deliverables, including recurring management packages and SEC-related filings, while following established controls and compliance standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 2 years of accounting experience, with hands-on involvement in month-end close and general ledger activities.
Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and investigate variances with accuracy.
Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, consolidated reporting concepts, and financial statement support processes.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound accounting decisions in situations with limited standardization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice to have:

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 or similar enterprise accounting systems is preferred.
CPA designation is preferred.

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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