Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Santa Clara, California, on a Contract to permanent basis. In this role, you will play a key part in overseeing the financial health of the organization, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving efficient processes. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual ready to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded. • Prepare and review journal entries, perform reconciliations, and compile detailed financial reports. • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Analyze and reconcile complex balance sheet accounts while ensuring adherence to compliance standards. • Develop and implement robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Collaborate with various teams to support financial planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes. • Provide comprehensive support for audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. • Manage key accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. • Contribute to cost accounting activities, such as monitoring and analyzing manufacturing costs. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement efficiency-enhancing changes within the accounting function. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; certifications such as CPA or CMA are preferred. • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment. • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. • Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with NetSuite is a plus. • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across teams. • Experience in cost accounting is highly desirable. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .