Senior Accountant
Robert Half
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Senior Accountant – Full-Time Engagement Professionals (San Francisco)
Join our growing San Francisco Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) practice as a Senior Accountant, where you’ll support a diverse portfolio of clients while gaining exposure to complex accounting environments and high-impact projects.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience who are looking to expand their technical expertise, drive process improvements, and make an immediate impact across multiple organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and full financial statements
- Own and drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and cash management activities, identifying opportunities for process optimization
- Perform variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
- Maintain and improve general ledger integrity, ensuring compliance with GAAP
- Partner directly with client leadership (Controllers, CFOs) to resolve complex accounting issues and improve workflows
- Support audit readiness, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors
- Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce close timelines
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public accounting and industry a plus)
- Strong command of GAAP and technical accounting concepts
- Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Intacct, etc.)
- Proven ability to own workflows, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience with process improvement, system implementations, or automation initiatives is a plus
- Ability to quickly adapt and add value across dynamic client environments
Why Join Our Team?
- Gain exposure to a wide range of industries, systems, and accounting challenges across San Francisco
- Work on high-impact projects where you can drive efficiencies and influence business outcomes
- Collaborative, high-performing team with a strong focus on career growth and professional development
- Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
- Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, with stability and variety in your work
About The Company
Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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