What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. GL Accountant position at Ultra Clean Technology?
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UCT is looking for a talented Sr GL Accountant to join us in Hillsboro, OR!
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key aspects of the monthly close process, including review of accounting activities, consolidation reporting, and intercompany accounting. This role serves as a critical accounting liaison between the Company and its parent organization, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with corporate requirements. The position operates with a high degree of independence and provides functional oversight of accounting processes without direct supervisory responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Oversee the monthly close process to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal accounting policies
- Review trial balances and validate mapping from ERP accounts to parent company reporting structure (SAP)
Consolidation & Intercompany Accounting
- Perform intercompany accounting, including eliminations and reconciliations
- Prepare and submit consolidation reporting packages to parent company
- Maintain and update consolidation workbooks and supporting documentation
- Collaborate with parent company accounting team to resolve reporting issues and discrepancies
Cash & Subsidiary Support
- Review international payroll summaries and process payroll payments via banking platforms
- Review & Approve direct payments (e.g., wire transfers) for subsidiary operations
- Ensure proper documentation and controls around cash disbursements
Cross-Functional Support
- Cross-train with cost accounting and financial analysis functions to provide operational resilience
- Support ad hoc financial analysis as needed
Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Support audit requests and maintain strong documentation practices
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
- 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with month-end close and financial reporting in a multi-entity environment
- Strong understanding of intercompany accounting and consolidations
- Experience working with ERP systems; Global Shop Solutions, Workday Adaptive, SAP
- Familiarity with SOX/internal controls frameworks
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review others’ work effectively
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
Key Competencies
- Technical accounting proficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage deadlines in an ambiguous environment
- High level of accountability and ownership
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