San Mateo, CA, 94497, USA
7 days ago
Senior Accountant
Description Are you a highly skilled and detail-oriented accounting professional with expertise in Yardi software? Robert Half is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a dynamic team and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This hybrid role is ideal for a hands-on accounting expert who can leverage their technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to support financial operations, contribute to process improvements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Key Responsibilities: + Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. + General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions. + Month-End and Year-End Close: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and entries comply with accounting principles. + Support Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in creating annual budgets and financial forecasts, performing variance analysis and providing actionable insights to leadership. + Leverage Yardi Expertise: Utilize advanced knowledge of Yardi software to manage financial data, streamline processes, and ensure report accuracy and system optimization. + Audit Support: Prepare schedules, documentation, and reports for external and internal audits, addressing audit inquiries thoroughly and promptly. + Policy Compliance and Process Improvement: Maintain compliance with GAAP, ensure adherence to internal controls, and identify opportunities for enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and financial systems. + Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with property management, accounting, and finance teams, providing support and insights to meet organizational goals. Requirements Qualifications: + Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or progress toward certification preferred. + Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with hands-on expertise in Yardi software. Experience in real estate or property management accounting is a plus. + Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Yardi software; strong Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas); familiarity with other ERP systems is a plus. + Knowledge: Deep understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes. + Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise across departments and build relationships. + Detail-Oriented: High attention to accuracy and detail in financial data and reporting. + Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex accounting scenarios and drive process enhancements. 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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 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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