Accountant - GL

Full-time

San Jose, CA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Using Sage Intacct ERP system; gather, prepare, analyze and summarize general ledger data on an accrual basis to ensure accurate computer financial statements.

Responsible for preparing monthly payroll journal entries including but not limited to monthly accruals, and necessary adjusting entries and submitting to the General Ledger section of the Accounting Department in a timely manner to ensure accurate monthly financial statements.

The role requires a high level of professional expertise and discretion in managing financial records, reviewing and approving journal entries, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial statements. The General Ledger Accountant provides guidance to accounting staff and makes recommendations on accounting treatment and financial reporting matters

This position exercises independent judgment and analytical skills in applying accounting principles, interpreting financial data, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and organizational policies. The General Ledger Accountant independently identifies, researches, and resolves complex accounting issues and recommends process improvements to management.

Maintain and reconcile balance sheet, income and expense accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis.

Meet reporting requirements of external government and non-government agencies, as well as internal management to assist in making timely and effective decisions.

Meet the reporting requirements of external government and non-government agencies, as well as internal management, to support timely and effective decision-making

Prepare Audit reconciliation schedules and provide documentation and support for various financial and tax audits

Meet established deadlines for compiling data related to financial transactions and reports

Research significant variances and take appropriate follow-up action as needed

Prepare reports and provide accounting-related information and analysis to departmental managers, the management team, and external stakeholders.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform other duties as assigned by Finance Management Staff.

Ability to perform the duties described above. A typical means of acquiring those abilities would be:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in accounting or a related field required and at least 2 years of relevant experience OR a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in lieu of degree.

The accountant is responsible for managing assigned accounts and overseeing the full accounting process from start to finish for a designated book of business or client groups. This role prepares and proposes journal entries, reviews, identifies, and corrects (or recommends corrections for) inaccurate journal entries prepared by clerical staff through detailed analysis and adjustments.

The position applies and interprets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with established accounting standards. The accountant evaluates PPMM transactions to determine the most appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP requirements and organizational policies

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Audit Standards, U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, and the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with PPMM staff, funding sources and the general public.
• Ability to analyze complex data and exercise sound judgment without supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing applications, such as Excel and Word as well as various accounting software applications.
• Work independently and to plan and organize work effectively.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Organizational and decision-making skills with ability to meet deadlines and to set priorities.