Senior Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Accountant role is hybrid in Novato, CA, with a four-days-in-office, one-day-remote arrangement. The posting states a starting salary in the $110,000 range. The role reports to the Director of Finance and supports a lean, collaborative finance team. The accountant owns close activities and contributes across the accounting cycle, payroll, benefits accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. The role strengthens financial operations through accurate reporting, sound controls, and technical guidance for accounting staff.

What you'll do

• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger review
• prepare GAAP financial statements, management reports, and analyses
• reconcile balance sheet, revenue, and expense accounts and investigate variances
• oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, fixed assets, and cash and investment tracking
• manage payroll and payroll tax filings
• support benefits accounting and retirement plan reporting
• contribute to annual budgeting and monitor results
• prepare regulatory and compliance filings
• maintain accounting systems, controls, and procedures
• provide special projects and analysis for leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accountant

novato ca

hybrid

4 days office

1 day remote

finance team

gaap

month-end close

payroll accounting

budgeting and forecasting

starting salary around $110k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plan with employer contribution
• paid time off and holidays
• professional development and continuing education support.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and five or more years of progressive accounting experience. Payroll tax reporting, GAAP, full-cycle accounting, and audit knowledge are required.

About the employer

ProSearch Recruiting Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Unclassified (placeholder). Sector: 99.