Senior Accountant

STN, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage - Medical, Dental &amp

401(k) Plan

Unlimited PTO

Holidays Paid

Cell Phone Allowance

Collaborative, growth-driven culture

Job summary

STN, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to own core general ledger activities, drive the monthly close, and support financial reporting, audits, and internal controls. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely closes, and a strong control environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of GL experience, solid US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with CPA considered a plus. This is a full-time position based in Pleasanton, CA, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent).
• 3-5 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, etc.).
• Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts (cash, AR, AP, prepaids, deferrals, etc.).
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in the general ledger.
• Support timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Assist in preparing financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses for management review.
• Respond to audit inquiries and provide supporting evidence.
• Follow and help enforce internal control procedures and SOX testing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license or actively pursuing CPA

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP / General Ledger systems

Job description

At STN, we don't just adapt to the digital future, we engineer it. Our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape through strategic insight, cutting-edge solutions, and a security-first mindset. We provide end-to-end services spanning cloud consulting, AI infrastructure, and enterprise security, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready transformation.

As trusted advisors, we align IT investments with business outcomes that drive performance and growth, starting with deep strategic engagement and delivering tailored solutions built for long-term impact.

Our approach is innovation-led and rooted in cybersecurity, with a focus on leveraging the right technologies to solve real-world challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and purpose because we believe empowered teams build transformative technology.

Overview

The Senior Accountant owns core general ledger accounting, drives the monthly close process, and supports financial reporting, audit, and internal control activities.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, depreciation, etc.)
• Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts (cash, AR, AP, prepaids, deferrals, etc.)
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in the general ledger
• Support timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
• Prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses for management review

Audit Support & Internal Controls

• Respond to audit inquiries and provide supporting evidence
• Follow and help enforce internal control procedures
• Identify control gaps or process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Support SOX documentation and testing

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of general ledger accounting experience
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/general ledger systems

Preferred

• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA
• Experience with SOX-compliant control environments
• Public accounting or audit background

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: Catches discrepancies and reconciles accounts with precision
• Time Management: Meets recurring close deadlines without sacrificing accuracy
• Problem-Solving: Investigates and resolves general ledger discrepancies independently
• Communication: Clearly documents and explains variances to management and auditors

Compensation

• Full-Time, Exempt
• $90,000-$110,000/year, DOE

Benefits

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA Health and Dependent Care available
• 401(k) Plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Observed Holidays Paid
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Collaborative, growth-driven culture

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.