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Senior Accountant – Inventory General Ledger (CONTRACT)
You are a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning complex general ledger accounting responsibilities. In this role, you will support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, financial reporting, inventory accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to partner cross-functionally to solve problems and meet critical deadlines.
This position pays: $40-45/hour depending on experience
Location: Emeryville, CA (Hybrid)
What you will be doing:
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual General Ledger close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Complete account reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Analyze financial data and prepare accruals for financial liabilities
- Research and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies
- Perform variance analysis for assigned accounts and business areas
- Investigate fluctuations and provide explanations for financial results
- Partner with department leaders to understand operational and financial impacts
- Assist with financial reporting and reporting package preparation
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Review transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Support inventory accounting and inventory-related reconciliations
- Assist with month-end and year-end audit requests
- Escalate and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner
- Maintain compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function
- Analyze financial trends and identify potential risks or opportunities
- Assist management with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives
- Meet strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong General Ledger accounting experience
- Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Advanced account reconciliation skills
- Journal entry preparation experience
- Accrual accounting knowledge
- Variance analysis and financial reporting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
- Inventory accounting experience preferred
- Retail industry experience preferred
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems and accounting software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Professional, proactive, and results-oriented approach
To learn more about the workplace culture and the position, please apply!
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