Senior General Ledger Accountant

Confidential Opportunity | Santa Clara, CA

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3–4 days per week onsite
Base Salary: $130,000 annually
Industry: Technology

About the Company

Attunement Search is partnering with an innovative, growing global technology company to identify an experienced Senior General Ledger Accountant.

Our client operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to leveraging technology, automation, and process improvements to support its continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex accounting activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and helping build scalable financial processes.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior General Ledger Accountant to play a key role in the company's global Accounting & Finance team.

This individual will be responsible for general ledger activities, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with advanced systems capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Finance leadership, FP&A, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and international accounting teams while contributing to the modernization and automation of accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close activities for assigned entities and cost centers.

• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, allocations, payroll, benefits, and intercompany transactions.

• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Prepare and analyze monthly profit and loss and balance sheet fluctuations, providing meaningful explanations to Finance leadership.

• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Prepare lease accounting schedules and related entries in accordance with ASC 842.

Global Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Support multi-entity and multi-currency accounting activities.

• Assist with global consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, and eliminations.

• Partner with international accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Collaborate with Payroll, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions, including stock-based compensation where applicable.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for external audits.

• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Support quarterly sales and use tax reporting, annual property tax reporting, and other required business compliance filings.

• Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable standards and reporting requirements.

Systems, Automation & Process Improvement

• Serve as a key user of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable ERP systems.

• Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.

• Leverage automation, reporting tools, and emerging AI technologies to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.

• Partner with IT and Finance teams on system enhancements, integrations, and process improvements.

• Support special projects, including new entity setup, accounting policy updates, and system implementations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on general ledger accounting and month-end close.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial accounting principles.

• Experience working in multi-entity and multi-currency accounting environments.

• Hands-on experience preparing complex journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Experience working with an ERP system.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.

• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes or implementing automation.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional designation.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics NAV, Dynamics AX, or Dynamics Finance & Operations.

• Previous experience in a technology, semiconductor, semiconductor IP, SaaS, or high-growth organization.

• Experience with international accounting, intercompany transactions, and global consolidations.

• Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting.

• Experience with AI-enabled accounting tools, Power BI, Power Query, or workflow automation.

• Experience supporting external audits, including exposure to Big 4 or large regional accounting firms.

• Familiarity with Workday, Concur, or other integrated financial systems.

Compensation & Work Environment

Base Salary: $130,000 annually
Location: Santa Clara, California
Hybrid Schedule: 3–4 days per week onsite

This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing global organization where accounting professionals can make a meaningful impact through financial accuracy, operational improvements, and technology-driven solutions.

Interested in Learning More?

This is a confidential search conducted by Attunement Search, a specialized recruiting firm focused on accounting and finance professionals.

If you are an experienced Senior Accountant who enjoys technical accounting, financial systems, and process improvement, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Apply today or contact Attunement Search for a confidential conversation.