Description We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for a Senior Accountant based in Menlo Park, California. As a Senior Accountant, you'll be a part of our team in the non-profit industry, where you'll be tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including reviewing and preparing financial transactions, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring accurate reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and preparing financial transactions and general ledger journal entries, ensuring their accuracy and taking necessary action to correct any errors.

• Maintaining and updating general ledger accounts.

• Ensuring the accuracy and timely reporting of all relevant accounts.

• Assisting in the monthly, quarterly, and annual period close process.

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls and reports for financial systems.

• Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations, and various other financial reports.

• Providing necessary information to auditors and management; preparing audit schedules as necessary.

• Reviewing and preparing federal, state, and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

• Recommending and implementing corrective action in operations and areas out of compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

• Utilizing skills in Workday Financial Management, Review Journal Entries, Posting Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation, Cash Reconciliations, and Expense Accruals. Requirements • Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role or related field

• Proficiency in Workday Financial Management software

• Experience in reviewing and posting journal entries

• Expertise in balance sheet account reconciliation

• Proficiency in cash reconciliations

• Experience in handling expense accruals

• Ability to work in a non-profit environment

• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification is preferred

• Must have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information.

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