Senior GL Accountant

Description

Posting

Title:

Senior GL Accountant

Reports To:

Sr. Accounting Manager

Location:

San Jose, California

Salary Range: $97,500 – $128,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing.

Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: we build great things and we do it with great people. The Finance team at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) provides employees, stakeholders and customers with timely and accurate financial information. The Finance Department is comprised of six teams:
Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, General Ledger, Payroll and Tax that work closely together to ensure compliance and the financial well‑being of the company.

The Senior GL Accountant will work closely with the rest of the Accounting team, Finance group, Tax department and Project Management when required.

• Manage the month and year end close process including general journal entries on accruals, prepaid, fixed assets, cash receipts, cash disbursements.
• Prepare the balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Prepare month end financial statements.
• Coordinate with the Asset Manager to ensure assets are properly recorded.
• Collaborate with other departments including IT, Billing, AP, tax to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Along with other team members, you will create and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close, reporting, and business processes more efficient and accurate.
• Review monthly accounting close processes including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Analyze month end results.
• Assist with various aspects of external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and reviewing outstanding items lists.

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written and customer service skills are essential.
• Detail oriented with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with interruptions.
• Ability to take full ownership of tasks while helping others when appropriate.
• Excellent MS Excel skills and ERP experience required; JD Edwards preferred.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

Licensure/

Certifications:

None required.

Experience:

5 years of proven experience in the accounting industry, preferably in the areas of manufacturing and/or construction.

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