Sr. Accountant/Accounting Manager Job at Robert Half (Berkeley)

Job Description

Our non-profit client in Berkeley is seeking an interim Sr. Accountant/Accounting Manager to provide hands-on operational and technical accounting support for 4-month engagement. This role is ideal for a senior-level candidate who can bring structure to complex accounting activities, strengthen day-to-day operations, and help the organization stay on track during a critical audit period. The position requires someone who can work independently, guide a small accounting team, and bring clarity to general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role requires 2-3 days onsite work in Berkeley and is expected to pay between $60-$75/hr. DOE.

Job Responsibility

Lead audit readiness efforts by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and account analysis needed for year-end financial statement review
Examine general ledger activity in detail, resolve discrepancies, and create thorough reconciliations from the ground up where needed
Prepare and post journal entries while helping maintain an accurate and timely month-end close process
Provide senior-level accounting guidance to support ongoing accounts receivable and accounts payable workflows and keep core financial operations moving efficiently
Oversee accounting processes at a high level, including reviewing coding accuracy and identifying opportunities to improve consistency across manual activities
Partner with internal stakeholders to gather source records, respond to audit-related requests, and ensure financial data is properly supported
Offer day-to-day direction to a small accounting team, including indirect oversight of staff handling payroll and transaction processing
Recommend practical process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support a more organized accounting environment
Use NetSuite to review transactions, maintain financial records, and support reporting and reconciliation activities

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong technical accounting responsibility
Demonstrated expertise in general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
Prior experience preparing for or supporting financial statement audits in a complex accounting environment
Ability to investigate accounting activity, trace source documentation, and resolve issues with a high level of accuracy
Experience working in NetSuite or a comparable ERP system
Background in non-profit accounting is preferred, with grant-related accounting exposure considered a plus
Proven ability to operate independently while providing guidance to accounting staff and supporting ongoing departmental priorities
Availability to work onsite in Berkeley, California 2–3 days per week, with some flexibility for a candidate with extensive experience

Nice to have

Background in non-profit accounting is preferred
grant-related accounting exposure considered a plus

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