Sr. GL Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

11 paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Equity program

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Fortinet, Inc. is seeking a Sr. GL Accountant in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on cash and general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and government reporting. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience and hands-on Oracle ERP expertise.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, support audits, and drive process improvements. Strong Excel skills and US GAAP knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and GL accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP, especially Cash Management.
• Experience supporting internal and external financial audits.
• Experience leading vendor management processes.
• Experience preparing government 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.
• Assist with month-end close including 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 supporting financial reports, cashflow and related SEC disclosures.
• Maintain documentation to support SOX compliance and financial audit requirements.
• Review vendor setup and maintenance and perform periodic vendor information reviews.
• Lead the resolution of vendor account setup issues, driving timely solutions and efficiency.
• Prepare and submit required government surveys, financial surveys, and statistical reports.
• Participate in financial transformation initiatives and establish best practices to improve processes.

Skills

Cash accounting

General ledger accounting

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2000, Fortinet continues to be a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Securing people, devices, and data everywhere is our mission. To that end, our portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products is the largest integrated offering available, delivering proven cybersecurity everywhere you need it. More than 930,000 customers trust Fortinet solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. GL Accountant with 8-10 years of experience to be responsible for a wide range of accounting activities including preparing monthly GL entries and account reconciliations, preparing and updating schedules and analyses for internal and external reporting purposes, lead cash accounting, vendor management, and government surveys. The role will also involve collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong GL accounting and cash accounting expertise and hands‑on experience with Oracle ERP, SOX controls, and financial audits.

Key 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.

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

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $118,000 - $190,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.