Senior Accountant – Accounts Receivable

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