Senior GL Accountant

Sakata Seed America, Inc.; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Program + Company Match

Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k))

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Bonus

Job summary

Sakata Seed America, Inc. is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to support accurate and timely month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The role reports to the Accounting Manager and requires strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing adjusting entries, reviewing reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany activity, and tax-related filings, while supporting audits and JSOX controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA license preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger duties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Dynamics 365 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter adjusting and recurring journal entries for general ledger accounts.
• Review month-end close journal entries and assist with close process.
• Prepare or review reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analyze variances.
• Support intercompany activity, tax filings, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with internal controls and SOX/compliance processes.

Skills

General ledger processes

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior General Ledger Accountant supports the accurate and timely completion of the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, intercompany activity, tax-related filings, audit support, and compliance documentation. This non-supervisory role reports to the Accounting Manager and requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records and reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Month-End Close and General Ledger: Prepare and enter adjusting and recurring journal entries for general ledger accounts, including payroll, benefits, and tax provision entries.
• Participate in month-end close activities, including the review of general and miscellaneous journal entries.
• Prepare or review monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure reconciling items are researched and resolved timely.
• Support the preparation of standalone and consolidated monthly financial entries, including elimination journal entries.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and provide explanations for assigned account variances.
• Maintain accounting records and support schedules in accordance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Tax, Licensing, and Compliance Filings: Manage the property tax process, including accruals, amortizations, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
• Reconcile and confirm intercompany account balances and support the timely resolution of intercompany activity.
• Prepare and review state sales and use tax filings, seed sales reporting, business license renewals, Census Bureau questionnaires, and other required compliance filings.
• Audit, Internal Controls, and Special Projects: Prepare audit work schedules for assigned areas and support management in responding to auditor requests.
• Assist with documenting internal controls, accounting processes, and procedures to support JSOX compliance.
• Perform routine accounting responsibilities and assist with special projects, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices, general ledger processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to prepare and review accounting records, schedules, and reports with accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, charts, formulas, and data extracts.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees across the company.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, special projects, and periods of high workload while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA license preferred.

Experience And Background

• Three to five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and work at a computer terminal and use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work under strict deadlines, time constraints, and business requirements.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Philanthropic Giving Program
• Disability Insurance (plans vary by location)

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) Program + Company Match
• Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k)
• Holiday Bonus
• Performance Incentive Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 529 College‑Savings Plan
• Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 15 Paid Company Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Birthday Off

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty (as described above) satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.