Senior Accountant

FORTIS Resource Partners is a boutique recruiting firm supporting successful companies in Southern California.

Our client is seeking an experienced temporary Accountant to join their team.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (September - March)

Location: Remote (Must be based in Southern CA)

Compensation: $45-55/hour

The Senior Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities, with a focus on fixed assets, accruals, cash reporting, account reconciliations, and monthly flux analysis. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, has strong attention to detail, and can quickly step into an established accounting process.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day general accounting activities and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and record month-end accruals.
• Review accruals and ensure entries are accurate and complete.
• Manage fixed asset accounting in NetSuite.
• Prepare and maintain cash reporting, including updating the weekly cash schedule utilized by executive leadership.
• Perform cash and account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly flux analysis and investigate significant month-over-month fluctuations.
• Ensure accounting entries and reconciliations are accurate, timely, and properly supported.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and financial projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong general ledger and month-end close experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, including additions, depreciation, disposals, and assets placed in service.
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as IT and offshore accounting resources.

FORTIS Resource Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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