Senior GL Accountant
Menlo Park, CA 
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Posted 15 days ago
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Overview: This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, SOX compliance control execution and quarterly / annual audit process, as well as identifying and driving project-based work to provide process efficiencies for the general ledger team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, communicative, self-motivated team player with a solid working knowledge of GAAP, month-end close process, and internal controls. Additionally, this individual thrives on process improvement and enjoys working in a challenging, collaborative environment to support our continued growth and success. This role will be reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform various GL month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations such as Fixed Assets, Payroll, Sales & Use Tax, Expense Accruals and various other areas
  • Review operating expense transactions and ensure proper accounting codifications
  • Prepare Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses and investigate any variances
  • Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules
  • Evaluate accounting processes and systems, along with identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities
  • Maintain and enhance the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
  • Assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures
  • Provide a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners by providing financial insights and relevant reporting
  • Support the quarterly reviews and annual audit requests and inquiries from our external auditors
  • Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Accounting or related fields)
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years accounting related experience
  • Perform various GL month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations such as Cash, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Expense Accruals and various other areas
  • Solid working knowledge and application of US GAAP, month-end close processes, and SOX/internal controls
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, and organization skills
  • Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills
  • A team player, adept at building relationships across the organization
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing accuracy
  • Proficient with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams)
  • Experience with Sage Intacct preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills necessary

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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