Senior General Ledger Analyst

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

Job summary

Altera is seeking a Senior General Ledger Analyst in San Jose, CA to own key PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, AP, and accrual liabilities. You will support monthly close, asset records, and internal controls while partnering with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, knowledge of US GAAP, and proficiency with Oracle Fusion and fixed‑asset systems. CPA is preferred and the position includes Bay Area compensation range.

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.

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 sub-ledger 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 thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Fixed-asset systems

Excel

Job description

Senior General Ledger Analyst

Job Details: 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 sub‑ledger 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.

Compensation

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 & Location

• Job Type: Regular
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary Location: San Jose, California, United States
• Additional Locations:

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.

About Altera

About Altera Altera: Accelerating Innovators Altera provides leadership programmable solutions that are easy‑to‑use and deploy in applications from cloud to edge, offering limitless AI possibilities. Our end‑to‑end broad portfolio of products including FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, System on Modules, SmartNICs and IPU provide the flexibility to accelerate innovation. Altera is helping to shape the future through pioneering innovation that unlocks extraordinary possibilities for everyone on the planet.