Senior GL Accountant

ScaleFlux; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ScaleFlux, a leader in computational storage and data infrastructure, seeks a Senior GL Accountant to join its U.S. Accounting and Finance team in Milpitas, CA. The role involves hands-on GL work, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the U.S.

entity. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, lookups, SUMIFS).
• Experience with ERP/general ledger systems.
• Strong attention to detail and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and maintain close calendar.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and classification.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement variances.
• Maintain schedules supporting key GL accounts and close activities.
• Prepare operating expense accruals and monthly amortization entries.
• Maintain fixed asset register incl. additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and cash accounts.
• Support external audits and related accounting requests.
• Identify opportunities to simplify recurring tasks and improve close efficiency.

Skills

General ledger

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Excel (PivotTables)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

ScaleFlux is a leader in computational storage and data infrastructure solutions, delivering innovative technology that improves the performance, efficiency, and economics of modern data centers. Headquartered in the United States, ScaleFlux operates globally with engineering, operations, and business teams supporting leading enterprise and cloud customers.

The Senior GL Accountant is a hands‑on member of ScaleFlux's U.S. Accounting and Finance team responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger records and supporting a timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close. This role prepares journal entries, performs account reconciliations, analyzes financial activity, and supports day‑to‑day accounting operations for the U.S. organization

.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple accounting responsibilities in a fast‑paced technology company. This individual will work closely with Finance colleagues and cross‑functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve close efficiency, and maintain accurate supporting documentation

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Close

• Prepare and post recurring and non‑recurring journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and ensure assigned tasks are completed according to the close calendar.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper account classification.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and explain significant period-over-period variances.
• Maintain schedules supporting key general ledger accounts and close activitise.

Accruals, Prepaids & Fixed Assets

• Prepare and maintain operating expense accruals, including professional services, employee‑related expenses, and other recurring costs.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and prepare monthly amortization entries.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Review supporting documentation to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting period and general ledger account.
• Assist with payroll‑related journal entries and account reconciliations.

Intercompany & Cash Accounting

• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances with global entities.
• Assist with cash, bank, and credit card reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve differences with internal teams and global accounting counterparts.
• Support foreign currency remeasurement entries and related account analysis, as assigned.

Audit & Accounting Support

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits and other accounting reviews.
• Respond to audit requests and assist with resolving questions related to assigned accounts.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation in accordance with company retention practices.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and financial analyses requested by Finance leadership.

Process Improvement & Business Partnership

• Identify opportunities to simplify recurring accounting tasks and improve close efficiency.
• Document accounting procedures and maintain clear desk‑level instructions for assigned responsibilities.
• Partner with Payroll, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and other teams to obtain accurate and timely accounting information.
• Assist with ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and other Finance initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and month‑end close.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookups, and SUMIFS.
• Experience working with an ERP or general ledger system.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, investigate issues, and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience in a technology, semiconductor, hardware, or multinational company.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or a similar ERP platform (NetSuite, SAP).
• Experience supporting external audits and working with accounting teams in multiple countries or time zones (India, China).
• Experience supporting external audits and working with accounting teams in multiple countries or time zones (India, China).
• Experience improving or automating recurring accounting processes.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification.