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30d ago

Senior Accountant – Financial Close & Audit Specialist

Sterling Pacific Financial Watsonville, CA

Watsonville, CA

30d ago Closed

$75k - $100k/yr Full time Senior Account Reconciliations Accounting

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 13, 2026).

Job Description

Sterling Pacific Financial seeks a versatile Senior Accountant with strong expertise in financial close and audits.

Overview

Sterling Pacific Financial seeks a versatile Senior Accountant with strong expertise in financial close and audits. The role leads close and audit processes for related-party partnerships and S corporations across real estate, hospitality, construction, and financial services while handling core accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Lead month-end and year-end closes including reconciliations, accruals, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and financial statement preparation.
Coordinate external audits, prepare documentation, respond to auditor inquiries, and implement SOX-like controls for private entities.
Assist with tax return preparation and compliance for partnerships and S corporations.
Support AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Ensure GAAP compliance, accurate entity reporting, and cash/investment tracking.
Utilize Sage Intacct and advanced Excel; provide training to team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or prior experience as an audit liaison preferred.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years focused on multi-entity close processes and audit support.
Demonstrated capability across the full accounting cycle, including tax assistance.
Strong knowledge of close methodologies, audit standards, and complex entity structures.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Technologies

Sage Intacct
Advanced Excel

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location

Watsonville, CA (onsite)

Preferred

Background in real estate lending, development, construction, or hospitality accounting.
Experience with Sage Intacct.

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