Senior Accountant

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

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable” for one of our client in "Aliso Viejo, CA ". A global leader in business and technology services.

Role: Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA

Department: Finance & Accounting

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $38 – $48/hr (W2)

Position Summary

Client is 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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.