GL Accountant

Robert Half • San Jose, CA • 5h ago

Description

The General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day GL accounting activities and supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. This role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong month-end close ownership, and a solid technical accounting foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries

Own month-end and year-end close processes and timelines

Prepare and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts

Perform accruals, prepaids, amortizations, and reclassifications

Analyze variances and investigate discrepancies

Support financial reporting and management schedules

Assist with audit requests and documentation

Partner with AP, AR, and Payroll to ensure accurate postings

Identify opportunities for process improvements and internal controls

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong GL focus

Proven experience with month-end close and reconciliations

Solid understanding of GAAP

Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage, Oracle, SAP, or similar)

Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or CPA-track

Experience in multi-entity or high-transaction environments

Prior involvement in audits or financial statement preparation

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