Senior Accountant & Accounting Manager (Deltek experience NEEDED) - San Jose, CA

Pivotal Solutions; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A financial services firm in San Jose is looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to lead the firm's accounting operations. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP while managing tasks like general ledger management, payroll, and accounts receivable/payable. Strong leadership skills are essential, as this role involves mentoring staff and contributing to organizational growth. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with 5+ years of relevant experience, is preferred for this role.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of accounting experience in senior or supervisory roles (engineering or professional services preferred).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, project accounting, payroll, and general ledger operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and process revenue, expenses, and payroll entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage accounts payable and collections operations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Conhecimentos

GAAP knowledge

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Ferramentas

Deltek

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to lead the firm’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and robust internal controls. This role oversees functions including general ledger management, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, and project accounting within Deltek. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with leadership capabilities to streamline processes, mentor staff, and support organizational growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise and process revenue, expenses, and payroll entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules, prepaid accounts, and accrued expenses.
• Enter payroll-related entries accurately and timely.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and monthly financial results; analyze variances.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with tax preparation and collaborate with bankers and auditors as needed.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all accounting reports and processes.
• Oversee collections and apply payments efficiently.
• Manage accounts payable operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment execution, and corporate credit card oversight.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.

Operational Oversight & Staff Supervision

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to the Director of Finance.

System & Project Management

• Support revenue recognition and billing processes in Deltek.
• Optimize system utilization through enhanced reporting, workflows, and data accuracy.
• Provide coverage during staff absences and perform special accounting tasks requiring professional judgment.

Ideal Candidate

• 5 + years of accounting experience in senior or supervisory roles (engineering or professional services preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, project accounting, payroll, and general ledger operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience (for Accounting Manager level).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Deltek (mandatory).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and work independently.
• Detail‑oriented with pride in accuracy and ownership of work.
• Expertise in accounting functions including reconciliations, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll entries.
• Proficiency in project‑based accounting systems, with Deltek experience required.
• Ability to work proactively, take initiative, and apply professional judgment to solve complex problems.

Accounting Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager to lead the firm’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and robust internal controls. This role oversees functions including general ledger management, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, and project accounting within Deltek. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with leadership capabilities to streamline processes, mentor staff, and support organizational growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise and process revenue, expenses, and payroll entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules, prepaid accounts, and accrued expenses.
• Enter payroll-related entries accurately and timely.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and monthly financial results; analyze variances.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Assist with tax preparation and collaborate with bankers and auditors as needed.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all accounting reports and processes.
• Oversee collections and apply payments efficiently.
• Manage accounts payable operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment execution, and corporate credit card oversight.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounts payable and collections staff.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.

Operational Oversight & Staff Supervision

• Supervise accounts payable and collections accounting staff (if applicable).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to the Director of Finance.

System & Project Management

• Support revenue recognition and billing processes in Deltek.
• Optimize system utilization through enhanced reporting, workflows, and data accuracy.
• Provide coverage during staff absences and perform special accounting tasks requiring professional judgment.

Ideal Candidate

• 5 + years of accounting experience in senior or supervisory roles (engineering or professional services preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, project accounting, payroll, and general ledger operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience (for Accounting Manager level).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Deltek (mandatory).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and work independently.
• Detail‑oriented with pride in accuracy and ownership of work.
• Expertise in accounting functions including reconciliations, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll entries.
• Proficiency in project‑based accounting systems, with Deltek experience required.
• Ability to work proactively, take initiative, and apply professional judgment to solve complex problems.