Senior Accounting Specialist

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to support a growing organization in Modesto for a six-month contract assignment. This role will assist with financial statement review, accounts payable and receivable reconciliations, and internal accounting process improvements.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed accounting work, structured processes, and identifying ways to strengthen financial controls.

• Review monthly financial statements and general ledger activity
• Support months end close including journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain and review Chart of Accounts accuracy and coding
• Review accounts payable invoice coding and vendor transactions
• Perform AP Trade, AP Non-Trade, and AR reconciliations
• Track and follow up on outstanding checks
• Run accounting reports and ensure completeness of financial data
• Manage recurring journal entry imports into accounting systems
• Monitor state tax portals for notices or required actions
• Identify gaps or improvement opportunities in AP and AR processes

• Strong general ledger and month end close experience
• Journal entry preparation and account reconciliation experience
• Knowledge of accruals, prepaid expenses, and US GAAP principles
• Accounts payable processing and vendor reconciliation experience
• Ability to follow SOPs and internal accounting controls

• Advanced Excel including pivot tables, lookups, filters, and reconciliation formats
• Experience working with document management systems such as SharePoint or One Drive
• Ability to learn new accounting systems and workflows quickly

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter who works independently
• Deadline driven and organized
• Analytical thinker with an inquisitive mindset
• Team oriented with strong collaboration skills

In accordance with California law, the pay range for this role is $38 to $43 per hour depending on experience.