Sr Accountant

Loop Neighborhood • Union City, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the accounting team with corporate accounting functions and period- and quarter-end close processes. The role focuses on compiling accurate close schedules and supporting documentation on time, and assisting with daily, weekly, and periodic reconciliations. The position is based in Union City, California, and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Senior Accountant supports general ledger close and financial reporting, prepares journal entries, schedules, reports, and reconciliations, and assists with tax filings and audits. The role also supports internal controls, accounting operations, business partners, fixed asset records, and planning processes. The position includes special projects and process improvement work as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Strong command of US GAAP accounting principles.
• At least 7 years of accounting work experience.
• Hardworking, proactive, sense of urgency, and hands-on approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail; meticulous, organized, and demonstrates integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• General understanding of ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Some retail inventory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and review periodic general ledger close activities and conduct financial reporting.
• Support the month-end close and review process.
• Assist with sales tax and quarterly returns, as well as annual 1099s.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, compile close support schedules, generate financial reports, and prepare account reconciliations.
• Handle financial and government audits.
• Document and regularly update internal control procedures and key aspects of accounting operations.
• Support business partners on accounting matters.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate booking of expenses and revenue, including accruals for period and quarter close.
• Participate in special projects, including US GAAP adoption, reconciliation of site subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, maintenance of fixed asset accounting records, and data preparation and reporting for annual operating plan and capital expenditure planning processes.
• Identify and develop solutions for process improvement.
• Perform other projects as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a stable, expanding company.
• Fuel discounts based on tenure: $0.10 per gallon for employees with 6 months to 3 years of service, $0.30 per gallon for 3 to 5 years, and $0.40 per gallon for 5 or more years; maximum 20 gallons and 2 fill-ups per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior