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This role manages month-end close processes, maintains compliance with GAAP, and collaborates across departments to strengthen financial operations.\nEssential Functions Lead month-end and year-end close including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.\nPrepare and analyze financial reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.\nMaintain and improve internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.\nOversee general ledger activities and ensure proper classification of transactions.\nSupport audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.\nAssist with budgeting and forecasting, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.\nReview work of junior accountants, offering guidance, training, and quality control.\nEnsure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and resolve accounting issues.\nContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.\nAssistance to the CFO and Accounting Manager as needed.\nRegular attendance.\nTravel and work overtime as required.\nOther Functions Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.\nMental and Physical Demands Experiences frequent interruptions; required to meet inflexible deadlines; requires concentration and attention to detail; requires a high level of organizational and prioritization skills; may occasionally deal with difficult individuals.\nRequires ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of information received.\nRequired to sit for prolonged periods; exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods; dexterity and precision required in the operation of a computer.\nAbility to lift up to 25 pounds.\nSupervisory Responsibilities This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities except as may be assigned from time to time.\nCore Competencies/Qualifications Commitment to the Company’s mission.\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.\n4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.\nStrong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (Appfolio experience a plus).\nExceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.\nFinancial analysis and problem-solving.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.\nStrong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.\nBackground in property management or construction a preferred.\nExperience improving or implementing accounting processes and systems.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Chico","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T03:41:59.072Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Accountant","description":"Summary:\nThe Senior Accountant oversees complex accounting activities, ensures accurate financial reporting, and supports strategic decision-making through analysis and insight. 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