Senior Accountant

We are currently seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our Accounting team in Sunnyvale, CA.

SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant supports the Controller in overseeing the organization's accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position is responsible for managing key aspects of the monthly and year-end close processes, account reconciliations, job cost accounting, financial reporting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

The Senior Accountant works collaboratively across departments to maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and provide financial information that supports sound business decisions.

Reports directly to the Controller and works closely with the CFO, General Manager, department managers, and external auditors as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Controller with the preparation of accurate monthly and annual financial statements and perform financial variance analyses for all companies.

Prepare and reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, researching and resolving account variances.

Provide detailed analysis reports for accounts in question by the management.

Reconcile corporate credit card accounts, ensuring payments are accurately recorded and match general ledger transactions.

Prepare and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) job cost schedules for all companies, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and account balances.

Review business processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Make recommendations for improvements where needed, especially automation of manual processes.

Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and practices company wide. Review current policies and make recommendations for improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) preferred.

Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Experience with financial reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and job cost accounting.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and cross-functional teams.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a competitive salary in the range of $98k - $130k, based on experience and location.

We work with a limited number of approved external recruiting partners on select positions only. If you are not under contract with Pacific Coast Trane, please do not contact us regarding this posting.