On-Site Senior Accountant: GAAP & Close Leader

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform advanced accounting activities, support month-end closes, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

This on-site role in Vernon, CA works with Finance leadership to improve processes, support audits, and provide insights to cross-functional teams, helping ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls across the organization. Experience in public accounting and familiarity with manufacturing or cost accounting are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Publicly traded company work experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (Syteline experience preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Lead components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage and reconcile accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and inventory-related entries.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and research variances or discrepancies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and insights.
• Assist with accounting for payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and prepare required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales/use tax filings and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with cost accounting functions where applicable (inventory, standard costing, variance analysis).
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Confidentiality

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Accountability

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Syteline

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform advanced accounting activities, support month-end closes, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

This on-site role in Vernon, CA works with Finance leadership to improve processes, support audits, and provide insights to cross-functional teams, helping ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls across the organization. Experience in public accounting and familiarity with manufacturing or cost accounting are