Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantedge Medical, a leading metals-based med-tech partner, seeks a Senior Accountant to own general ledger accounting for the San Jose facility. You will manage labor journal entries, month-end close, and daily cash book tasks on-site.

Responsibilities include FP&A support, cost and inventory analysis, and adherence to internal controls and U.S. GAAP. The role reports to the Operations Controller and is full-time onsite in San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive GL/accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation).
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Epicor, Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule per U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and post labor-related journal entries and labor distribution across cost centers.
• Prepare month-end close journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly and clear reconciling items.
• Partner with AP/AR to ensure accurate cutoff and coding at period end.
• Support internal controls documentation and audit requests as needed.
• Maintain the cash book and monitor daily cash positions.

Skills

GL accounting

GAAP

ERP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Epicor

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Senior Accountant

Full-time | Permanent | Onsite

Salaried | $95k - $105k

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.
Vantedge Medical is seeking a Senior Accountant to own general ledger accounting for its San Jose, CA facility. This role is centered on the mechanics of accurate, on-time books: labor journal entries, the month-end close, and day-to-day cash book management. Beyond the close, the Senior Accountant provides analytical support to the FP&A function and assists the plant with cost and inventory accounting. The role reports to the Operations Controller at the San Jose facility and works on-site full-time.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger Accounting & Month-End Close

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and post labor-related journal entries, including labor distribution and allocation across cost centers, departments, and work orders.
• Prepare month-end close journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations against the close calendar.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly; research and clear reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Partner with AP/AR to ensure accurate cutoff and coding at period end.
• Support internal controls documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests as needed.

Cash Book Management

• Maintain the company cash book: record daily cash receipts and disbursements and reconcile to bank statements.
• Monitor daily cash positions and flag discrepancies to the Operations Controller.
• Maintain supporting documentation for all cash transactions in line with company policy.

FP&A Support

• Assist the Operations Controller with budget-to-actual variance analysis and monthly management reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules and ad hoc analyses for FP&A deliverables.
• Help maintain financial models and reporting templates used for forecasting and planning.

Cost & Inventory Support

• Support standard cost maintenance, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis (labor, material, and overhead).
• Assist ;with cycle count and physical inventory processes, including reconciliation of count results to the general ledger.
• Partner with operations and plant personnel to investigate and explain cost variances.

Process & Controls

• Identify and help implement process improvements that strengthen the accuracy and efficiency of the close.
• Maintain documentation consistent with the internal controls expected of a private equity-owned platform company.

Requirements

Skills / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive general ledger/accounting experience, including direct ownership of month-end close tasks.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation work).
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage close deadlines independently.

Preferred

• Manufacturing industry experience, ideally in a cost-accounting or inventory-heavy environment.
• Exposure to standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience with Infor Visual.
• Experience supporting FP&A or budgeting processes.
• Experience in a private equity-owned or multi-site manufacturing organization