Senior GL Accountant | Oracle Cash & SOX Expert

Fortinet; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fortinet is seeking an experienced Sr. GL Accountant in Sunnyvale, CA, to own a broad set of accounting activities including monthly GL entries, reconciliations, cash accounting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires hands‑on Oracle ERP skills and SOX compliance experience, supporting audits and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years in progressive accounting roles, a strong GAAP foundation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with increasing responsibility.
• Strong experience in cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle ERP, particularly Cash Management.
• Experience supporting internal and external financial audits.
• Experience leading vendor management processes and coordinating with internal teams.
• Experience preparing government financial surveys or regulatory reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash accounting activities and ensure transactions are accurately recorded in Oracle; Resolve cash management transaction issues within Oracle.
• Assist with month-end close including, but not limited to, journal entries and reconciling GL accounts for assets and accruals accounts.
• Assist with quarterly flux analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts for management review.
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues.
• Prepare and maintain schedules for purpose of supporting a variety of financial reports, analysis, cashflow and related SEC disclosures.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support SOX compliance and financial audit requirements.
• Review vendor setup and maintenance and perform periodic vendor information reviews in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Lead the resolution of vendor account setup issues, driving timely solutions and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and submit required government surveys, financial surveys, and statistical reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Participate in financial transformation initiatives, implement process changes and establish best practice to improve.

Skills

GL accounting

Cash accounting

Oracle ERP

SOX controls

GAAP knowledge

Audit support

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle Cash Management

Job description

Fortinet is seeking an experienced Sr. GL Accountant in Sunnyvale, CA, to own a broad set of accounting activities including monthly GL entries, reconciliations, cash accounting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires hands‑on Oracle ERP skills and SOX compliance experience, supporting audits and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years in progressive accounting roles, a strong GAAP foundation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with independence.