Senior Corporate Accountant (GL/GAAP) - Hybrid

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Job Summary

CGS is hiring for a Senior Accountant (General Ledger/GAAP) for our international SaaS customers to play a key role in a best-in-class accounting department that results in an accurate and timely close. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the ideal candidate is highly driven with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Roles and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance)

• Prepare accurate, timely journal entries in accordance with the established schedule.
• Act as a primary accounting liaison for key business partners, providing financial insights and strategic guidance to support their initiatives.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Perform financial analysis and variance explanations; provide insights to identify trends and recommend actions to optimize financial performance.
• Own and execute cross-functional process improvement projects from identification to implementation, quantifying impact on efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP. Perform technical accounting research and update accounting memos and policies.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, including preparing audit schedules, addressing audit queries, and maintaining effective internal control systems.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable department to ensure proper general ledger coding of bills.
• Foster collaboration within the accounting team and effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders across the organization.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software and related systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting capabilities. Stay current with advancements in accounting technology.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations, standards, and industry best practices. Pursue professional development opportunities.
• Participate in (and lead, where appropriate) other projects and ad-hoc analyses as required.

Required Qualifications

• 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA certification preferred
• Big 4 or National Firm experience preferred
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to follow through to completion
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
• Experience with NetSuite preferred

About CGS Business Solutions

CGS Business Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in IT staffing and consulting, delivering top-tier talent across Applications, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, and Engineering. As a multi-year INC 5000 winner and one of California’s Best IT Recruitment Firms, we’re known for combining boutique-level service with enterprise-grade results.

We’re also proud to be named one of the Orange County Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies, earning the distinction for five consecutive years as we continue to expand into new markets across the U.S. Companies trust CGS to attract, engage, and retain elite technology talent—giving them the advantage they need to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving digital landscape