Posting Title: Senior GL Accountant

Reports To: Sr. Accounting Manager

Location: San Jose, California

Salary Range: $110,000 to $115,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE FINANCE TEAM

Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: we build great things and we do it with great people. The Finance team at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) provides employees, stakeholders and customers with timely and accurate financial information. The Finance Department is comprised of six teams: Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Collections, Payroll and Tax that work closely together to ensure compliance and the financial well-being of the company.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior GL Accountant will work closely with the rest of the Accounting team, Finance group, Tax department and Project Management when required.

• Manage the month and year end close process including general journal entries, accruals, account analysis and reconciliation (fixed assets, cash, notes payable, and interest calculations)

• Prepare month end financial statements including balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow, and equity

• Prepare monthly reports for management and assist in quarterly reporting to bank and board of directors

• Review and/or prepare transactions in the areas of cash, general accounting, and fixed assets, including leased equipment and debt

• Coordinate with the Asset Manager to ensure assets are properly recorded

• Along with other team members, you will create and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close, reporting, and business processes more efficient and accurate

• Review monthly accounting close processes including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained

• Prepare and analyze month end results

• Assist with various aspects of external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and reviewing outstanding items lists

ABOUT YOU

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Detail oriented with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to take full ownership of tasks while helping others when appropriate

• Excellent MS Excel skills

• ERP experience required; JD Edwards preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: 5 years of proven experience in the accounting industry, preferably in the areas of manufacturing and/or construction

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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.