Senior Accountant - CPA

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Child Development, Inc.’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children and their families, providing them the opportunity to build a better future. Our Choices for Children (CFC) program helps low-income families in Santa Clara and Stanislaus County gain access to subsidized childcare and other community of support services while they work, look for employment, or improve their education.

Job Summary: The CPA certified Senior Accountant reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will focus on internal controls within the organization, along with general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable. They will coordinate efforts with the accounting team to ensure financial compliance. The person in this position will work closely with all managers and staff to make recommendations to improve accounting processes and systems by utilizing a broad range of accounting and business knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage internal control process
• Identify and assess areas of significant business risk
• Identify and develop solutions for process efficiency improvements that improve operations and productivity

Accountabilities:

• Assist with reviewing proper account coding of expenses to ensure adherence with Chart of Accounts
• Prepare audit schedules as needed and provide support for all audit activities
• Balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Proficiently operate the company’s mid-tier ERP System
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
• Provide support for GL monthly close activities and processes
• Coordinate with internal control auditors to develop internal control plan
• Audit AP (vendor set-up, POs, invoices, payments, shipments) and AR (progress, billings, receivables) statements
• Work with state funded contracts to assure adherence to funding terms and conditions
• Conduct business process walkthroughs and controls testing according to established audit standards
• Other responsibilities as assigned based on business needs

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• 3 to 5 years experience in NetSuite required
• BA degree in Accounting, desired
• Minimum 5 years Month-end Corporate Accounting experience with GAAP knowledge
• Must be able to think outside the box, work independently with general supervision, be a team player, and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstance require
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement
• Must demonstrate strong time management, written, analytical and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail: excellent reconciliation skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, work with others and follow through to execute all tasks
• Commitment to customer service with a strong send of ownership for projects and results
• Self-motivated, able to work within tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
• Working knowledge of medium to large Accounting ERP Platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP Functions, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

2026-2027 Pay Range: $108,347.20 - $151,694.40 annual salary