Senior Accountant

Company: Randstad
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Senior Accountantjob details:

• location:San Jose, CA
• salary:$85,000 - $90,000 per year
• date posted:Tuesday, February 11, 2020
• experience:4 Years
• job type:Permanent
• industry:Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• reference:480823
• questions:408-573-1111.job descriptionSenior Accountantjob summary:Global technology company is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join their team. This role would report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager and manage 1 payroll staff. They will be responsible for the managing the general ledger for the North America and Western Europe entities. They will also oversee the work of the payroll accountant and lead various payroll projects.Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years in related experience, Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, have a strong knowledge in U.S. GAAP and internal controls. Experience with ADP Workforce Now is required. To be considered for this role, please apply directly to posting.location: San Jose, Californiajob type: Permanentsalary: $85,000 - 90,000 per yearwork hours: 9 to 5education: Bachelor's degreeexperience: 4 Yearsresponsibilities:SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for the monthly and yearly North America and Western Europe accounting close process.
  • Review monthly journal entries and supporting schedules booked by accountants, including accruals, prepaid, fixed assets and payroll.
  • Manage payroll staff, including setting of priorities, delegation of tasks and review of work product to ensure accuracy and timeliness in payroll processing.
  • Preparation of North America, Canada, and Western Europe account reconciliations between the general ledger and bank accounts and investigating any unresolved discrepancies.
  • Review payrolls of GlobalLogic Inc and its subsidiaries in North America, Canada, and Western Europe.
  • Coordinate with payroll service provider and regulatory agencies to maintain federal, state, and local taxing authority accounts.
  • Responsible for taking the lead role in the execution, research and review of payroll special projects such as creation and/or streamlining of new department processes and procedures, implementation of new ADP upgrades or best practices recommended by ADP, or projects required by management. Prepare, develop, and update procedures to ensure that the department is in compliance with internal control requirements.
  • Lead payroll accountant in continuous payroll and 401(k) process improvement programs to streamline, document and automate processes and enhance internal controls.
  • Responsible for 401(k) audits, NDT testing, annual 401 (k) employer match true up and other required payroll governmental/statutory reporting.
  • Maps payroll journal entries from payroll into accounting system. Researches payroll journal entry exceptions and provides backup and solution.
  • Reviewing, approving and ensuring appropriate general ledger coding of all payroll, benefit and related invoices.
  • Act as a liaison between ERP and HR to resolve any internal issues
  • Accounts payable invoice validation and payments review.
  • Annual support for independent financial statement audit.
  • Other Finance projects and ad-hoc reporting as needed.qualifications:EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
    • 4+ years of accounting experience.
    • BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field.
    • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
    • Experience with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems (Oracle R12 utilized).
    • ADP Workforce Now Experience is required.
    • Experience with payroll processing (ADP) for North America and international entities.
    • CPA license a plus.OTHER SKILLS//ABILITIES
      • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookups.
      • Functional knowledge of additional Microsoft Office programs.
      • Knowledge of multi-state rules and regulations (especially California) is a plus.
      • Solid attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
      • Desire to work across departments to improve processes and resolve issues.
      • Able to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities while resolving problems quickly to meet deadlines
      • Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
      • Interest in mentoring other accounting staffskills: Oracle Financials, ADPEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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