Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant supports key areas of the general ledger, month-end and quarter-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal control compliance. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data while partnering cross-functionally with finance, operations, and business teams to support timely reporting and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and quarter-end close.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances, unusual transactions, and reconciling items.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reporting packages, and other internal reporting deliverables.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, transfers, disposals, depreciation, and subledger reconciliations.
• Record, reconcile, and resolve intercompany transactions across multiple entities, as applicable.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX requirements, where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, close timelines, documentation, and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, tax, treasury, and other teams to support business needs and accounting conclusions.
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to streamline processes.

Benefits

At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well‑being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting‑edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $93,600.00 - $140,400.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications. Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long‑term incentives tied to both company and individual success.