Sacramento Accounting Job Listings

Audit Director - Assurance & Advisory (State & Local Government)63847586710403120

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Audit Director - Assurance & Advisory (State & Local Government)

About the Role The Audit Director – State & Local Government serves as the liaison between partners, clients, and professional staff. You will manage multiple auditing and accounting engagements, oversee engagement workflow, and ensure compliance with firm policies and accounting standards. This role plays a pivotal part in maintaining client relationships, developing staff, and driving business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities Client & Engagement Management Maintain client relationships year-round and possess a thorough understanding of client operations and controls. Serve as engagement partner or report directly to the engagement partner, signing attest opinions as assigned. Oversee all phases of audits, reviews, and accounting engagements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, GAAS, and Government Auditing Standards. Identify potential engagement issues, implement solutions, and update partners as needed. Ensure engagements are scheduled, staffed, and completed in accordance with firm policies. Technical Expertise Serve as a subject matter expert in state and local government audits, including cities, counties, and special districts in California and/or Oregon. Stay current on governmental accounting and auditing standards. Leadership & Staff Development Supervise and mentor engagement teams; review work papers and reports. Provide on-the-job training and conduct performance evaluations and career counseling. Assist in recruitment, including interviewing Assurance & Advisory candidates. Business Development Act as a representative of the firm in networking and business development. Generate new business through client relationships, referrals, and community involvement. Lead prospective client opportunities, prepare fee estimates, and attend prospect meetings. Compliance & Administration Ensure compliance with firm policies, billing, and collections procedures. Uphold firm-wide standards for quality, efficiency, and professional ethics. Requirements Qualifications 10+ years of public accounting experience, including 2+ years at the Senior Manager level. Significant experience auditing state and local governments (cities, counties, special districts) in California and/or Oregon. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. Active CPA license. Demonstrated ability to develop and secure new business for a CPA firm. Strong knowledge of: U.S. GAAP GASB Standards U.S. GAAS Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) Proven leadership skills in directing, reviewing, and training staff. Ability to travel to client sites as needed. Benefits Working Conditions Hybrid work environment: office, home, and client site. Same-day travel for client engagements, meetings, or seminars. Occasional overnight travel for client work or professional events. Overtime may be required throughout the year; heavier workload expected August–February for Not-for-Profit and Government clients. Why Join Us Fast track to partnership with clear advancement opportunities. Hybrid and flexible work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunity to lead government-sector audit engagements for a top-ranked CPA firm. Strong firm culture with emphasis on professional growth and client service.

Woodland, CA, USA

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Project Accountant

Responsibilities -Coordinate timely receipt of pay applications with subcontractors -Review and post subcontractor pay applications -Monthly lien waiver tracking -Prepare monthly owner pay applications for Project Manager review -Finalize and prepare owner pay application package -Review, obtain and organize owner pay application backup documentation -Review project job costs monthly for discrepancies -Assist with accounts receivable aging -Assist with project audits -Assist with collection of supplier and subcontractor lien releases -Assist with collecting and tracking prevailing wage documentation Requirements Qualifications -We are looking for a detail-oriented team player who can produce quality work, work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines -Excellent listening skills and strong written and oral communication skills -2+ years’ experience in an accounting role in the construction industry -Bachelor’s Degree in a related field -Must have excellent computer skills and be highly proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications, Bluebeam, Sage 100 and Procore -Ability to work with all levels of project staff and organization

Roseville, CA, USA

Payroll Operations Manager63843475304321122

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Payroll Operations Manager

The Payroll Manager oversees all functional aspects of the payroll operation, including accurate and timely completion of all payrolls, responding to inquiries about payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations, and completing various monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and certifications. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or another related field required. Experience: Minimum of 2 years related payroll or accounting experience required. Strong/Advanced Excel skills required. Experience with HRIS desired. JOB DUTIES: - Prepare and process high-volume payroll biweekly, including monitoring file transmissions for accuracy with wage payments, taxes, garnishments, and benefits. - Process and reconcile tax deposits and quarterly and yearly tax reporting, including the filing of W-2s. - Manage the payroll general ledger interface, and prepare the monthly payroll available ledger report. - Record monthly payroll journal entries, research discrepancies or abnormalities, and communicate findings to finance. - Responsible for approving payroll adjustments, reconciliation of corresponding ledger accounts, and posting necessary journal entries. - Review for accuracy and process annual merit increases and annual bonus. - Assist as needed with payroll year end, budget, audit, and GL requests; serve as backup for payroll tax filing and reporting. - Utilize HRIS, Microsoft Excel, macros, MS queries, filters, advanced formulas, and pivot tables regularly - Serve as the primary contact for timekeeping and payroll-related questions. Escalate complex issues to team as needed - Develop and provide payroll-related training to employees and departments. - Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: - General financial/accounting knowledge and ability to ensure fully functioning and accurate accounting processes. - General knowledge of accounting standards/procedures and federal, state, and local rules/regulations. - Ability to analyze complex and varied financial data and create financial reports necessary. - Ability to input and access a variety of computer data, especially financial information. - Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities. - Ability to apply complex accounting formulas and/or perform complex mathematical calculations. - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity. - Willingness to work extended hours as necessary. - Ability to work with other related projects as requested by management. - Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills. - Able to perform well in the face of tight deadlines.

Sacramento, CA, USA