Accounting & Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Associate

Rep Materials Company; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rep Materials Company in Cupertino, CA is seeking an Accounting & CPA Associate with 2–5 years of accounting and audit experience to join the Finance & Accounting team. The role focuses on U.S.

GAAP accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, audit preparation, and internal controls while pursuing CPA certification. The successful candidate will work with the Finance & Accounting team, management, and external CPA/audit firms to ensure accurate recording, reconciliations, and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2–5 years of professional accounting and/or audit experience.
• Active pursuit of CPA certification is required or CPA in training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Perform general ledger accounting per U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close and year-end close activities.
• Support audits, tax schedules, and external CPA requests.
• Maintain accounting records and documentation.

Skills

Excel skills

PivotTables

Lookup functions

Accounting analysis

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA preferred

CPA in training

Tools

NetSuite

PeopleSoft

QuickBooks

Quicken

Job description

We are seeking an Accounting & CPA Associate with 2–5 years of professional accounting and audit experience to join our Finance & Accounting team.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who is actively pursuing CPA certification and is looking to further develop hands‑on experience in U.S. GAAP accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, audit preparation, and internal controls.

The Accounting & CPA Associate will work with the Finance & Accounting team, management, and external CPA and audit firms to help ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded, account balances are reconciled, financial records are accurate, and audit and tax‑related schedules are completed on time.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing broader corporate accounting and CPA experience.

Responsibilities

General Accounting & U.S. GAAP

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform general ledger accounting activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review accounting transactions for proper account classification and accounting periods.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, inventory, and other general accounting activities.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and assist with preparing correcting or adjusting journal entries.
• Research accounting issues and assist with determining appropriate GAAP treatment.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end closing activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and supporting schedules.
• Review general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions or account balances.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Perform account and variance analysis as assigned.
• Help ensure accounting close activities are completed accurately and on schedule.

Audit & CPA Support

• Assist with annual financial statement audits, tax preparation, and other CPA-related projects.
• Prepare PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules, account analyses, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Gather and organize documentation requested by external auditors and CPA firms.
• Assist with audit sampling by providing invoices, purchase orders, payment records, bank records, payroll documentation, and other supporting materials.
• Research and respond to accounting and audit questions with support from the Finance & Accounting team.
• Assist with resolving audit adjustments and accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare schedules and financial information required by external CPAs for annual tax return preparation.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statement accounts.
• Perform account analysis to identify unusual balances or trends.
• Assist with financial and accounting analysis for management as needed.
• Support special accounting and financial projects.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for accounting transactions.
• Assist with account cleanup and reconciliation projects as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support accounting system and process improvements.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulatory standards.
• Perform account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage journal entries, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger accounting to support monthly closing processes.
• Conduct financial analysis and interpret financial reports to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes‑Oxley Act) controls.
• Utilize financial software such as PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Quicken, and other financial tools to streamline accounting operations.
• Support internal audits by providing documentation, conducting internal control testing, and mentoring junior team members on best practices.
• Collaborate across departments on project‑specific accounting needs like LIHTC (Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit) compliance or governmental accounting standards.
• Use Excel data analysis techniques including VLOOKUP functions, spreadsheets management, and financial report writing for detailed insights.
• Contribute to process improvements by leveraging technical accounting knowledge and automation tools for efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
• 2–5 years of professional accounting and/or audit experience.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing for or supporting financial statement audits.
• CPA in training is required. Candidate must be actively pursuing CPA certification, including preparing for or completing CPA examination and licensing requirements.
• Good understanding of financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and accounting analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accounting accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet accounting and audit deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more CPA exam sections completed or scheduled.
• Public accounting or external audit experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or inventory-based business.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience with inventory accounting, landed costs, fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Experience preparing audit PBC schedules and working with external auditors or CPA firms.

Join us if you’re ready to leverage your accounting expertise in a vibrant environment where your skills directly contribute to organizational growth!