Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

A partner in progress, Rancho delivers proactive vegetation management, environmental and professional solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship—protecting communities and powering the future. Rancho is currently hiring for the position of SENIOR ACCOUNTANT.

This position is based in our San Bernardino, CA regional office.

As a Senior Accountant; your position will consist of the following responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. ( Ensure compliance with GAAP)

- Analyze variances and explain financial results to management.

General Ledger & Closing

- Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.

- Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Support budget preparation and financial forecasting.

- Provide insights to improve financial planning and cost efficiency.

Audit & Compliance

- Conduct monthly internal audit and coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.

- Support tax filings and regulatory reporting.

Process Improvement

- Develop and implement more efficient accounting processes.

- Mentor and review work of junior accountants.

Cross-Department Support

- Work with operations, HR, Fleet, admin, and other teams on financial matters.

- Provide financial analysis for decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- Bachelor’s degree

in accounting, Finance, or related field (required).

- Master’s degree

in accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred but not always required).

Experience

- 3-5+ years of accounting experience

, including exposure to:

- General ledger management

- Financial reporting

- Month-end and year-end close

- Budgeting and forecasting

- Public accounting

- Lease accounting

- Experience with 

service companies

Technical Skills

- Proficiency in 

accounting software

such as:

- QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems

- Advanced skills in 

Microsoft Excel

(formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)

- Understanding of 

GAAP / IFRS

and regulatory compliance

- Proficiency in 

Ramp

Platform

Soft Skills

- Strong 

analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Excellent 

communication skills

to explain financial data to non-financial staff

- Attention to detail

and organizational skills

- Ability to 

mentor or supervise junior accountants

- Driven by results and meet deadlines

Optional / Additional Requirements

- Familiarity with 

tax filings, audits, or treasury functions

- Ability to handle 

large datasets and financial modeling

- Knowledge of 

internal controls and process improvement

Rancho Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Per California pay transparency laws, this salaried position ranges from $70,000 to $87,000 annually.

Job Types: Full-time, Exempt

Pay:

$70,000 to $87,000 annually, DOE