GL Accounting Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a GL Accounting Manager for a full-time role in San Jose, CA. You will lead general ledger operations, close processes, and supervise accounting staff to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with GAAP expertise, ERP proficiency, and strong leadership capabilities to drive process improvements and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required or equivalent.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including GL and close.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience leading accounting teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with audits and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee complex reconciliations across general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes with schedules.
• Coordinate audits and respond to auditor inquiries.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GL accounting

Journal entries

Month-end close

Audits

Budgeting & forecasting

SOX compliance

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an GL ACCOUNTING MANAGER for a FULL TIME assignment with one of our premier UTILITY clients in SAN JOSE, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee complex account reconciliations across general ledger and subsidiary ledger functions.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and other accounting transactions.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, schedules, and reporting deliverables.
• Serve as the escalation point for accounting discrepancies and drive timely issue resolution.
• Coordinate audit activities, prepare supporting documentation, and respond to auditor requests and inquiries.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements and ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance standards.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis activities.
• Lead and develop accounting team members through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Prepare and review financial reports and analyses that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to support financial and accounting objectives.
• Support treasury and cash management functions as needed.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements, accounting system upgrades, and financial data integrations.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Travel occasionally to support operations across multiple locations.
• Provide limited evening, weekend, or on-call support when required to meet critical business deadlines.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree and/or 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Proven experience leading accounting teams or cross-functional finance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Extensive experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparation of audit documentation.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP and enterprise accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation abilities.

Preferred Skills

• CPA certification.
• Experience within a regulated industry such as utilities, energy, infrastructure, or similar sectors.
• Experience supporting accounting system implementations or upgrades.
• Experience with Oracle or comparable ERP accounting platforms.
• Exposure to treasury, debt financing, and cash management activities.

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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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