San Mateo, CA, 94497, USA
10 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Description Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Redwood City Job Type: Full-time Company: A Technology/SAAS Business We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with extensive experience in conducting analysis to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a thorough background in accounting and be skilled at creating and analyzing financial reports and ensuring legal compliance. Responsibilities: + Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the Senior Accountant’s day-to-day work. + Reviewing and preparing financial statements, and directing internal and external audits to ensure compliance. + Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process. + Conduct detailed, analytically driven projects to balance sheet accounts. + Offer support to the finance team in budgeting and other financial processes such as cash forecasting. + Improve systems and procedures and initiate necessary corrective actions. + Analyzing trends, interpret complex financial data, and make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures. + Review financial anomalies and suggest appropriate corrections. Qualifications: + BA in Accounting or Finance; MAcc preferred. + 5+ years in a similar position within a tech or SAAS company. + Solid knowledge of GAAP and regulations. + Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes. + Understanding of data analysis and forecasting. + Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software. + Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. + Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Note: This job description provides a general guideline to the most common duties and responsibilities, and minimum requirements and qualifications for the position. It is not all-inclusive and the actual position may vary as circumstances indicate or as determined by the company. Requirements Responsibilities: + Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the Senior Accountant’s day-to-day work. + Reviewing and preparing financial statements, and directing internal and external audits to ensure compliance. + Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process. + Conduct detailed, analytically driven projects to balance sheet accounts. + Offer support to the finance team in budgeting and other financial processes such as cash forecasting. + Improve systems and procedures and initiate necessary corrective actions. + Analyzing trends, interpret complex financial data, and make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures. + Review financial anomalies and suggest appropriate corrections. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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