GL Staff Accountant

Level 10 Construction; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Level 10 Construction is seeking an Accounting professional to support the Controller and Accounting Manager in maintaining the general ledger and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The role focuses on researching, analyzing, and reconciling accounts to provide timely financial information for decision makers.

The candidate will assist with month-end close, bank reconciliations, fixed assets and accruals, and will train others on View Point Vista.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 2+ years of general ledger experience in a corporate accounting function.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, including Pivot tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department.
• Compile, analyze and reconcile financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations (bank statements, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses).
• Prepare and certify reconciliations and ensure compliance with company guidelines.
• Establish and coordinate accounting procedures and controls.
• Becoming the subject matter expert of View Point Vista software and train others.

Skills

GAAP

Excel (Pivot tables)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

View Point Vista

Job description

To Support Controller and Accounting Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department, Maintain and control the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Provide management with financial information by researching, analyzing and reconciling accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department.
• Compile, analyze and reconcile financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including but not limited to bank statements, fixed assets, benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Process benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and prepare adjusts and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.
• Prepare and certify reconciliations are prepared timely, accurately and in compliance with company guidelines.
• Establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Evaluate reporting requirements to ensure systems meet operating guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Become the subject matter expert of the View Point Vista software, as well as train others.
• Participate in the development of systems training to provide new processes for enhancing efficiency and productivity.
• Respond to customer escalations and exceptions to research and resolve inquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as necessary to Controller, CFO and other Executives.
• Other duties upon request.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting.
• Must have at least 2+ years of general ledger experience in a corporate accounting function.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in excel, including Pivot tables and using formulas.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data.
• Good understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

Working Conditions

• Duties required physical abilities such as repetitive hand and finger motion, sitting, standing, walking, as well as extending hands and arms in work areas.
• The individual is required to occasionally move around the office and constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Level 10 Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.