Senior General Ledger Analyst

altera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

altera, located in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior General Ledger Analyst to own PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, AP, and accruals for monthly close and controls. This role partners with Facilities, Procurement, Legal, and Finance to maintain asset records and strengthen accounting controls.

You will review invoices for capitalization, manage amortization, and drive process improvements in ERP and fixed-asset accounting across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or semiconductor environment.
• Experience with PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, AP, accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, capitalization policies, depreciation, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP (Oracle Fusion is preferred) and fixed-asset systems; strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.
• CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPE roll-forwards including additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, depreciation, and month-end reconciliations.
• Manage CIP/AUC balances, including project tracking, capitalization, in-service dates, transfers to fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Establish and maintain compliant asset-disposal procedures in partnership with Facilities, Tax, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate periodic physical counts and reconcile results to the fixed asset subledger and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and journal entries for PPE, prepaids, AP, and accrual liabilities, etc.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation to determine capitalization, prepaid, or expense treatment.
• Monitor prepaid balances and amortization schedules, including timely release to the appropriate expense accounts.
• Support close, audit, SOX controls, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvements and help implement efficient ERP and fixed-asset accounting solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Excel

Fixed-asset systems

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:
The Senior General Ledger Analyst will own key general ledger activities for property, plant and equipment (PPE), construction in progress (CIP/AUC), prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accrual liabilities. This role supports the monthly close, maintains accurate asset records, strengthens accounting controls, and partners with Facilities, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and external auditors.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare PPE roll-forwards including additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, depreciation, and month-end reconciliations.


• Manage CIP/AUC balances, including project tracking, capitalization, in-service dates, transfers to fixed assets, and depreciation. Review asset-clearing accounts and resolve aged or unmatched items with business partners.


• Establish and maintain compliant asset-disposal procedures in partnership with Facilities, Tax, Legal, and other stakeholders.


• Coordinate periodic physical counts and reconcile results to the fixed asset subledger and general ledger.


• Prepare monthly reconciliations and journal entries for PPE, prepaids, AP, and accrual liabilities, etc.


• Review invoices and supporting documentation to determine capitalization, prepaid, or expense treatment.


• Monitor prepaid balances and amortization schedules, including timely release to the appropriate expense accounts.


• Support close, audit, SOX controls, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements.


• Identify process improvements and help implement efficient ERP and fixed-asset accounting solutions.

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings , etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$ 100.2K - $ 137.8K USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations .

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or semiconductor environment.


• Experience with PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, AP, accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.


• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, capitalization policies, depreciation, and internal controls.


• Experience with ERP (Oracle Fusion is preferred) and fixed-asset systems; strong Excel skills.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.


• CPA is preferred.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.