Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable

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Company Description

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology

Some of our recent awards include:
2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America
2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area

Job Description

Job title – Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
Department: Finance & Accounting
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $40-$48/hr on w2

 

Position Summary

Seeking a Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable with 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience focused on Accounts Receivable (AR) and Revenue Accounting. The role is responsible for leading end-to-end AR operations, supporting month-end close, preparing journal entries, ensuring revenue accuracy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and assisting with audits and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the complete Accounts Receivable cycle:
    • Customer invoicing
    • Collections
    • Cash application
    • Customer setup
    • Credit limit reviews
    • AR aging analysis
    • Account reconciliations
  • Perform monthly AR reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
  • Prepare and post journal entries related to AR, revenue, and cash.
  • Support Revenue Recognition activities and maintain internal controls.
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Commercial, and Finance teams.
  • Support ERP implementations, testing, and process improvements.
  • Assist internal and external audits.
  • Prepare financial reports and management analysis.
  • Mentor junior accounting staff when needed.

Required Experience

  • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong background in:
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Revenue Accounting
    • General Ledger
    • Journal Entries
    • Account Reconciliations
    • Month-End Close

Required Technical Skills

Accounting

  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Revenue Accounting
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Journal Entries
  • Cash Application
  • Collections
  • Customer Invoicing
  • Credit Reviews
  • Account Reconciliations
  • AR Aging
  • Month-End Close
  • Quarter-End Close
  • General Ledger
  • Financial Reporting
  • Internal Controls
  • Audit Support

Systems

  • Oracle ERP (preferred)
  • ERP Systems
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
    • VLOOKUP
    • Pivot Tables
  • Microsoft Office

Soft Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Written & verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Confidentiality & integrity

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in:
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Related field

Must-Have Skills

  • ✔ 5–7 years Accounting experience
  • ✔ Accounts Receivable
  • ✔ Revenue Accounting
  • ✔ Journal Entries
  • ✔ Account Reconciliations
  • ✔ Month-End Close
  • ✔ Cash Application
  • ✔ Collections
  • ✔ Revenue Recognition
  • ✔ Oracle ERP (or similar ERP)
  • ✔ Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
  • ✔ Financial Reporting
  • ✔ Audit Support
  • ✔ Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Oracle ERP
  • ERP implementation/testing
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Internal controls
  • Mentoring junior accountants
  • Cross-functional finance partnership

This role is best suited for a Senior Accountant with strong Accounts Receivable and Revenue Accounting expertise, hands-on ERP experience (preferably Oracle), advanced Excel skills, and experience supporting month-end close, audits, and financial reporting in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Additional Information

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