Senior Accountant

Job description

JOB REQUISITION. Senior Accountant. LOCATION. SAN RAMON. JOB DESCRIPTION. Robert Half is seeking a Senior Accountant to be responsible for revenue adjustments and bad debt expense. This role performs analysis to evaluate and determine monthly, quarterly, and annual reserves for revenue adjustments that include significant judgment. This role will have opportunity to present the analysis to upper management, and ensures the financial accuracy of these areas in the financial statements and internal reporting. Specific responsibilities include: Responsible for timely and accurate recording of revenue adjustment and bad debt expense as part of the GL Close. Thorough understanding of the revenue recognition guidance in GAAP. As part of the process, this position will coordinate financial information between internal financial service centers, FP & A and internal upper management to ensure the appropriate recording of significant, material, judgmental estimates. In depth comprehension, evaluation, and development of accounting estimates and ability to calculate and present the financial impact of such judgmental estimates. Collaborates with International teams to ensure consistent practical application of accounting policy across the enterprise. Ability to evaluate transactions based on accounting policy and technical guidance propose and communicate appropriate accounting treatment to management. Provides management with analyses to aid in making key business decisions around revenue adjustments, bad debt expense and contract liabilities. Such analyses will impact gross margin and other key performance indicators. Exercise independent judgment and leadership in preparing and delivering recurring and ad hoc reporting on quarterly/annual close activity. Validate results, present findings and recommend actions to Senior Management. This role requires independent, self-starter innovation applied to business processes, key reports, and cross-collaborative projects. Continuous focus on business process improvement and innovation. Designs and implements processes and identifies key controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley control framework as well as GAAP compliance in analyses and accounting decisions. Provides substantive insight into actual results to support executive management analysis and external reporting. Participates in an effective internal control SOX environment, including global financial systems, procedures and processes. Regularly attends US GAAP technical training to ensure compliance. Maintains up to date knowledge on regulatory and technical changes in US GAAP, internal controls over financial reporting, Robert Half policies and procedures, and SOX compliance. Establishes effective working relationships with both internal and external auditors, managing their expectations and time to create an efficient audit cycle. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. High level understanding of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements/guidelines, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 5+ years accounting experience including 3+ years public accounting experience preferred. MS Office, including Intermediate/Advanced skills in Excel; Financial ERP experience (Workday Financials a plus). CPA strongly preferred/required. Excellent planning, organization, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. At Robert Half, there's more to us than what we do. Learn about our values and what it's like to work for the largest specialized staffing firm in the world at our San Ramon, California, Corporate Services office. Take a look at roberthalf.com/corporate-office-video. Follow us on for Robert Half Corporate Services job openings and career and workplace news!. Robert Half International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran. As part of Robert Half's Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to assistance. In your email please include the following: The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application. The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply. To apply: You may apply for this position by email or regular mail. Please send your cover letter and resume to: By email: . By mail: Corporate Staffing. Robert Half. 2613 Camino Ramon. San Ramon, CA 94. JOB LOCATION. CA SAN RAMON CORP. ADDITIONAL LOCATION.