Senior GL Accountant

Sakata Seed America•Woodland, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior General Ledger Accountant supports the accurate and timely completion of the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, intercompany activity, tax-related filings, audit support, and compliance documentation. This non-supervisory role reports to the Accounting Manager and requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation and maintenance of accounting records and reports.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of accounting practices, general ledger processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Ability to prepare and review accounting records, schedules, and reports with accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, charts, formulas, and data extracts.
Ability to understand, interpret, and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees across the company.
Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, special projects, and periods of high workload while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Three to five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger responsibilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and enter adjusting and recurring journal entries for general ledger accounts, including payroll, benefits, and tax provision entries.
Participate in month-end close activities, including the review of general and miscellaneous journal entries.
Prepare or review monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure reconciling items are researched and resolved timely.
Support the preparation of standalone and consolidated monthly financial entries, including elimination journal entries.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and provide explanations for assigned account variances.
Maintain accounting records and support schedules in accordance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
Manage the property tax process, including accruals, amortizations, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
Reconcile and confirm intercompany account balances and support the timely resolution of intercompany activity.
Prepare and review state sales and use tax filings, seed sales reporting, business license renewals, Census Bureau questionnaires, and other required compliance filings.
Prepare audit work schedules for assigned areas and support management in responding to auditor requests.
Assist with documenting internal controls, accounting processes, and procedures to support JSOX compliance.
Perform routine accounting responsibilities and assist with special projects, as needed.