GL Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented GL Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Sunnyvale, California. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and ensuring reconciliations and reporting are completed with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively with financial systems and large data sets.

Responsibilities:
• Support the Controller with daily accounting activities as well as month-end and year-end close processes across the finance function.
• Review financial data, investigate variances, and prepare journal entries that maintain the accuracy of general ledger accounts.
• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, fixed assets, prepaid balances, benefit-related expenses, and accrued liabilities.
• Record recurring and adjusting entries related to expense allocations, amortization schedules, depreciation, accruals, and account reclassifications.
• Ensure account reconciliations are finalized on schedule and meet internal standards for completeness and accuracy.
• Help refine accounting workflows by documenting procedures and contributing to effective internal control practices.
• Assess reporting needs and support compliance by confirming systems and processes align with operational and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a key resource for Viewpoint Vista, including assisting with user guidance and supporting process training initiatives.
• Investigate accounting questions, resolve exceptions promptly, and produce ad hoc financial reports for leadership as needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2+ years of accounting experience, with 4+ years of hands-on general ledger work in a corporate environment preferred.
• Strong background in journal entries, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and fixed asset accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, and large volumes of financial data.
• Familiarity with GAAP and the ability to apply accounting standards in day-to-day transactions and reporting.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista is highly desirable.
• Construction industry experience is a strong advantage; CPA certification is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to follow established procedures effectively.