General Ledger Accountant - GAAP & Financial Analysis

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is seeking a General Ledger Accountant in San Jose, CA, full-time. Responsibilities include preparing payroll journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements. The role requires strong data analysis, Excel/Word skills, and independent work ethic.

You will interact with Finance staff and management to produce timely reports and assist with audits, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and government standards.
• Ability to analyze complex data and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel and Word proficiency and accounting software experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly payroll journal entries and accruals.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income/expense accounts.
• Ensure GAAP compliance in financial statements and reporting.
• Prepare audit reconciliation schedules and support audits.
• Provide reporting and analysis to management and external stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Independent work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field

5 years accounting experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Accounting software

Job description

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is seeking a General Ledger Accountant in San Jose, CA, full-time. Responsibilities include preparing payroll journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring GAAP-compliant financial statements. The role requires strong data analysis, Excel/Word skills, and independent work ethic.

You will interact with Finance staff and management to produce timely reports and assist with audits, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.