Senior Accountant
St. Helena, California | Contract To Perm | $38.00 - $43.00
May 26, 2026 | Job ID: 2189986
Job Summary
Senior Accountant (CONTRACT)
You are responsible for performing and supporting key accounting functions, including general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance. This role plays an important part in the month-end close process and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The position operates with a solid degree of independence while continuing to develop technical and analytical expertise.
This position pays: $38 - 43/hour depending on experience
Location: St. Helena, CA
What you will be doing:
- Support month-end close activities, including reviewing and completing close checklists
- Perform general ledger accounting and prepare journal entries
- Complete bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Pull and analyze GL detail to research discrepancies and resolve accounting issues
- Review account activity and identify unusual balances or transactions
- Support cost accounting and sales reconciliation processes as needed
- Assist with AP and AR support, including invoice processing and responding to internal payment inquiries
- Collaborate with the accounting team to improve processes and create efficiencies
- Troubleshoot accounting issues independently and escalate concerns when appropriate
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure accounting tasks are completed timely and accurately
- Support the accounting team during a period of organizational transition and growth
What you bring:
- Strong understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, and core accounting principles
- Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with external reconciliation schedules
- Ability to work independently with minimal training or oversight
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable supporting AP/AR functions in a team environment
- Experience reviewing financial data and identifying discrepancies proactively
- Familiarity with Business Central (BC) strongly preferred
- Prior experience in manufacturing, winery, consumer goods, or similar accounting environments is helpful but not required
- Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
- Open to temp-to-hire opportunities
To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!
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For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
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