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Description We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in San Jose, California. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in accounting for banking or credit union institutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the controller and contribute to critical financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Handle month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Prepare and post journal entries to support ongoing accounting functions.

• Conduct account reconciliations, verifying balances and ensuring compliance with financial standards.

• Perform bank reconciliations to support accurate cash flow management.

• Collaborate with banking and brokerage teams to ensure seamless financial operations.

• Support retail banking financial processes, providing clear and accurate reports.

• Prepare board reports, detailing key financial data and insights.

• Assist in developing Excel-based reports to support data analysis and decision-making.

• Work closely with the controller to address complex accounting issues and improve processes. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a banking or credit union environment.

• Proficiency in month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.

• Strong skills in account and bank reconciliations.

• Familiarity with financial operations in banking, brokerage, or retail banking.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel for developing and analyzing reports.

• Ability to prepare board-level financial reports with accuracy and clarity.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially when working with senior leadership.

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.

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