We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in San Ramon, California. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity through thorough reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and a disciplined approach to journal entries, month-end processes, and cash account oversight.
Responsibilities:
Partner with accounting and business groups to support financial operations, ensure compliance with company policies, and maintain strong internal control practices across global processes and systems.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, drive collaboration, and contribute to organizational success.
Recommend and implement efficiencies through reporting enhancements, dashboards, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
Help foster a results-driven environment that balances operational excellence with financial stewardship.
Record and review journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, reserves, and other accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP.Validate financial activity recorded in subledgers and ensure accurate integration into the general ledger.
Perform financial analysis, identify key variances and trends, and prepare insights for management review.
Investigate unusual accounting activity, determine root causes, assess impacts, and communicate findings to leadership.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including routine entries, reconciliations, and data requests.
Support external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and financial analysis as requested.
Coordinate with international business units to promote consistent application of accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate supporting documentation and ensure the integrity of financial close data.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies between subsidiary ledgers and the general ledger.
Communicate with departments to investigate outstanding reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.
Create, update, and maintain accounting procedures and process documentation.
Evaluate reconciliation and reporting workflows and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
Research technical accounting matters, develop recommendations, and present findings to management.