Sr Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location : Morgan Hills CA

Base : 90-103K

Working hours : 7-3pm or 8-4pm

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of key accounting functions, improving processes, partnering with cross-functional teams, and contributing to accurate financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in month-end close activities, balance sheet account management, expense accounting, intercompany transactions, sales and use tax compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers significant visibility across the organization and opportunities to contribute to process enhancements and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Accounting & Reconciliations

• Own assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure timely and accurate reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and account variances.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for assigned accounts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments.
• Perform operating expense variance analysis and investigate significant fluctuations.
• Support timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare reporting packages and assist with financial reporting requirements.
• Support audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Prepaid & Expense Accounting

• Manage prepaid accounts, including reconciliations and amortization schedules.
• Prepare and post expense reclassifications, vendor credits, capital expenditure adjustments, and true-ups.
• Oversee corporate credit card accounting and employee expense reimbursement processes.
• Administer expense management systems, including user setup, GL mapping, reporting, and payment processing.
• Ensure policy compliance and timely resolution of discrepancies.

Intercompany & RGNI Accounting

• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Coordinate confirmations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Partner with Procurement and Accounts Payable teams to manage and reconcile RGNI (Received Goods Not Invoiced) accounts.
• Monitor aging balances and drive timely resolution of outstanding items.

Sales & Use Tax Compliance

• Apply multi-state sales and use tax regulations accurately and consistently.
• Partner with Sales Operations, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, and Accounts Payable teams to ensure proper tax treatment.
• Identify taxable purchases and prepare use tax accruals during month-end close.

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Participate in automation initiatives, ERP enhancements, and continuous process improvement projects.
• Support testing and implementation of new systems and accounting processes.
• Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable functions as needed.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and share best practices.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience in general ledger, corporate accounting, or accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations.
• Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or system implementation projects.
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience.
• Japanese language ability