The Senior General Ledger Analyst will own key general ledger activities for property, plant and equipment (PPE), construction in progress (CIP/AUC), prepaid expenses, accounts payable, and accrual liabilities. This role supports the monthly close, maintains accurate asset records, strengthens accounting controls, and partners with Facilities, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and external auditors.
ResponsibilitiesPrepare PPE roll-forwards including additions, transfers, retirements, disposals, depreciation, and month-end reconciliations.
Manage CIP/AUC balances, including project tracking, capitalization, in-service dates, transfers to fixed assets, and depreciation. Review asset-clearing accounts and resolve aged or unmatched items with business partners.
Establish and maintain compliant asset-disposal procedures in partnership with Facilities, Tax, Legal, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate periodic physical counts and reconcile results to the fixed asset subledger and general ledger.
Prepare monthly reconciliations and journal entries for PPE, prepaids, AP, and accrual liabilities, etc.
Review invoices and supporting documentation to determine capitalization, prepaid, or expense treatment.
Monitor prepaid balances and amortization schedules, including timely release to the appropriate expense accounts.
Support close, audit, SOX controls, and quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
Identify process improvements and help implement efficient ERP and fixed-asset accounting solutions.
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$100.2K - $137.8K USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or semiconductor environment.
Experience with PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, AP, accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, capitalization policies, depreciation, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP (Oracle Fusion is preferred) and fixed-asset systems; strong Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.
CPA is preferred.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with PPE, CIP/AUC, prepaids, accounts payable, accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, capitalization policies, depreciation, and internal controls
- Experience with ERP systems and fixed-asset systems
- Strong Excel skills
- Clear written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with Oracle Fusion
- Experience in a semiconductor environment
- CPA
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