Senior GL Accountant w/ career track to Accounting Manager

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Job Summary:
We have a high-tech client along the Peninsula who is looking for a Sr. Accountant who has the ability to develop and maintain all accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
 
• Under minimum supervision, s/he performs accounting duties which require a strong working knowledge of accounting practices
• Examines, and analyzes data related to accounting transactions to ensure current, accurate, and complete information
• Analyzes cost data for use in operational trends and preparing cost and financial statements.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze and review intercompany transactions GL coding
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Reconcile and analyze various accounts, including: Prepaid expenses, intercompany accounts, accrued liabilities, fixed  assets, and cash accounts
• Perform the GL consolidations for the Company’s multiple subsidiaries
• Review of the translation of each subsidiary’s financial statements for consolidation purposes
• Ensure accurate, timely monthly financial close
• Prepare schedules to assist auditors
• Responsible for preparing the cash forecast
• Initiate and record intercompany wire transfers
• Assist with various ad-hoc projects as needed
• Participate in projects relating to improvement of our accounting procedures and systems

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Required Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (expert with pivot tables and vlookup) and prior experience working with a top tier ERP system e.g. Oracle 11i/R12, SAP, Peoplsoft, Great Plains.
• Ability to demonstrate research and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills needed to work in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Good time management and organization skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to make sound business decisions while complying with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

The Traits:
• Excellent technical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Critical thinker and good communicator.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.