Senior Accountant - AP-Focused | Hybrid (Carlsbad) | Temp 3-4 Months

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with strong Accounts Payable and month-end close experience to support a large, established accounting team during a transition period. This temporary role focuses heavily on AP, reconciliations, year-end reporting (1098/1099s), and GL support.

Assignment Details

• Location: Carlsbad, CA
• Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 remote (flexible days)
• Duration: 3-4 months with possible extension
• Pay: $42-$49/hr DOE
• Start: ASAP (standard background, drug, and credit screening required)

Key Responsibilities

• Support Accounts Payable processing, vendor-related tasks, and issue resolution
• Assist with year-end reporting, including 1098s and 1099s
• Prepare and review month-end reconciliations and journal entries
• Provide General Ledger support as needed during close cycles
• Partner with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate transactional accounting
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with SOP updates
• Contribute to audit preparation and financial statement support activities

Required Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with strong AP background
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal oversight
• Experience in mid-to-large corporate environments

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Workday and/or BlackLine ERP experience
• Experience documenting or improving accounting processes
• Exposure to auditing or financial statement support

Additional Information

This role supports a large, collaborative accounting team during a period of employee transitions and hiring. The team environment is stable, well-structured, and offers a supportive onboarding experience.