Entry-Level Accountant

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Milpitas, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Software
The Role
Perform accounts payable/receivable, record journal entries, maintain the general ledger, reconcile bank accounts, support month/quarter/year-end close, assist revenue recognition, prepare schedules for reporting and audits, and improve accounting processes.
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Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accountant to join our Finance team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to corporate accounting, financial reporting, and financial operations.  The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, and committed to accuracy. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Process accounts payable, employee expense reimbursements, and vendor payments. 
  • Prepare customer invoices and assist with accounts receivable collections. 
  • Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger. 
  • Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations. 
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. 
  • Support revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting under company policies. 
  • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting and external audits. 
  • Maintain accounting records and ensure data accuracy in the ERP/accounting system. 
  • Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Customer Success, and Operations to resolve accounting questions. 
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency. 
  • Perform other accounting and finance projects as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Required 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
  • 0–2 years of accounting experience (internships are welcome). 
  • Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables. 
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • High level of integrity and professionalism. 

Preferred 

  • Internship or experience in a corporate accounting environment. 
  • Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics. 
  • Familiarity with SaaS business models, subscription billing, or revenue recognition concepts. 
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP. 

About ZL Tech 
For 27 years, ZL has been on the forefront of harnessing enterprise data for business intelligence. ZL’s history of engineering and delivering large-scale solutions for managing enterprise data has positioned the company to capitalize on the rapid convergence of two massive industry trends—unstructured data governance and AI. 
 
ZL Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 0-2 years of accounting experience (internships welcome)
  • Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Internship or experience in a corporate accounting environment
  • Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Familiarity with SaaS business models, subscription billing, or revenue recognition concepts
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
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The Company
HQ: Milpitas, CA
257 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, ZL Tech is the industry leader in information governance for large enterprises. The ZL Tech platform leverages a unified architecture that enables organizations to solve the challenges of compliance, privacy, e-Discovery, and records management, while harnessing their data for strategic advantage. As a Gartner Leader and the longest standing vendor in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Information Archiving, ZL Tech has 22 years experience serving the Fortune 500 and beyond.

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