Senior Accountant

LHH; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant in San Jose, California, to play a key role in the accounting team. This position involves managing complex general ledger activities, supporting month-end close, and ensuring accuracy across balance sheet accounts. The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented professional with a strong technical accounting background.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, preferably in manufacturing environments, and familiarity with ERP systems. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401K, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably at a senior level.
• Strong expertise in general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience with complex balance sheet accounts and prepaids.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle general ledger accounting including reconciliations.
• Manage high-volume prepaid accounts and perform discrepancy analysis.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and support month-end close.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Sales and use tax

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred)

Job description

The Senior Accountant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, acting as a right-hand partner to the Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for owning complex general ledger activities, supporting month-end close, and ensuring accuracy across key balance sheet accounts. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, solutions-oriented professional with strong technical accounting expertise and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle general ledger accounting, including complex account reconciliations across multiple balance sheet accounts
• Own and manage high-volume prepaid accounts, including reconciliation, discrepancy analysis, and preparation of amortization schedules
• Reconcile and manage credit card accounts, ensuring alignment between GL and statements
• Analyze and resolve discrepancies within Receive Goods Not Invoiced (RGNI) and other accrual-related accounts; propose and implement corrective accounting treatments
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and actively support month‑end close (approx. 5‑day close cycle)
• Support compliance with sales and use tax regulations
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and assist across accounting functions as needed
• Partner closely with the Accounting Manager to improve processes and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Mentor and guide junior team members (AP, AR, and GL staff), serving as a go-to resource for accounting questions and process clarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (strong preference for senior‑level experience)
• Strong expertise in general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Experience with prepaids, accruals, and complex balance sheet accounts
• Knowledge of sales and use tax
• Experience working in manufacturing environments strongly preferred (inventory, purchase price variance, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance