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Project Role: Accountant

Location: Sunnyvale, CA – In Office

Description: The accountant will support the company’s financial operations, assisting with accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), reconciliations, fixed asset management, and month-end close activities. This role is ideal for a recent accounting graduate who is ready to apply academic knowledge in a hands-on environment and grow within the finance team.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required).

Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required).
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles.
  • Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, data analysis).
  • Ability to quickly learn new software.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Core Competencies

  • Internship or coursework experience in general ledger accounting, AP/AR, or financial reporting.
  • Exposure to inventory accounting, sales and use tax, or fixed asset accounting (a plus).
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online (a plus).
  • Interest in improving processes or using technology to enhance efficiency in accounting operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Process and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Perform vendor and customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and amortization.
  • Assist with bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist with the month-end and year-end closing process, including preparation of supporting schedules.
  • Maintain and update fixed asset records and calculate depreciation schedules.
  • Help prepare financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
  • Assist with audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.

Candidate Information

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