Senior Accountant
Silicon Valley Search Group · San Francisco, CA · 2 wk ago
AccountingContract
Key Responsibilities
- Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries.
- Perform account reconciliations, flux analysis, and variance explanations.
- Maintain and review general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for management review.
- Aid with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other recurring accounting activities.
- Partner with FP&A, operations, payroll, AP, AR, and other teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure timely reporting.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Help identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and accounting processes.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
- Use ERP systems to perform accounting tasks; experience with Oracle Fusion is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or public accounting.
- Strong experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control practices.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion, Oracle Cloud, NetSuite, SAP, Workday, or similar ERP systems preferred.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a high-growth or multi-entity environment.
- Familiarity with financial reporting packages and audit support.
- Experience improving accounting processes or implementing close efficiencies.
- Public accounting experience is a plus.