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Senior Accountant

Delta Dental of California

Oakland, CA · Posted November 13, 2026

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About the job

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing complex and challenging accounting functions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and statutory requirements. In addition, this role will participate in monthly close activities and preparing internal and external reports.

Prepares and posts journal entries including consolidation, group profit and loss, inter-company, fixed assets, leases, software development, and statutory adjustments.

Generates financial statements, regulatory filings, internal performance reports, narratives, creates ad hoc reports, validates data output, and supports enterprise reporting requests.

Performs account reconciliations and on-line banking; analyzes variances, including key drivers and trends.

Processes and reports transactions in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Participates in month-end and year-end close processes.

Participates in special projects within the division and cross functional teams.

Identifies, researches, and resolves transactions/issues through proactive collaboration with cross- functional teams.

Identifies opportunities for process improvement to achieve operational efficiency; facilitate projects as assigned.

Assists with internal and external audit requirements.

Mentors and develops other team members.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ w/Bachelor’s degree

Additional Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent; Public Accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Outstanding organizational/time management skills and multi-tasking abilities.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Detail oriented with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Oracle Financial or ERP software experience preferred.

Able to effectively coordinate work and communicate across disparate groups of individuals, functions, and levels in the organization.

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Licenses • Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Pref'

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 19. $63,700 - $133,500

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

Competitive base and incentive pay

401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions

Rich medical & pharmacy benefits

100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits

Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives

Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off

Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program

Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance

Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities

Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

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