Senior GL Accounting Consultant – Reconciliation & Cleanup

DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com

Location Palo Alto, CA, United States
Salary USD 70 - 80 / hour
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
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Senior GL Accounting Consultant – Reconciliation & Cleanup

Drive your expertise in general ledger accounting to new heights with this critical role supporting an organization during a pivotal milestone. As a Senior GL Accounting Consultant, you will spearhead the intricate process of balance sheet reconciliation and account cleanup, directly contributing to the company’s first-ever 2024–2025 audit. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to apply your hands-on skills in a fast-paced environment, building sustainable processes and ensuring the integrity of complex financial data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct detailed balance sheet and GL account reconciliations, focusing on historically unreconciled and complex accounts.
  • Review and investigate aged or unsupported transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare accurate cleanup and reclassification journal entries with supporting documentation.
  • Develop standardized reconciliation schedules and assist in establishing sustainable monthly reconciliation processes.
  • Support audit requests related to assigned accounts and document procedures for long-term process continuity.
  • Collaborate with the team to transition ongoing reconciliations to the permanent accounting staff.

Required Skills:

  • Extensive experience working through complex, unreconciled accounts, especially in a GL environment.
  • Strong proficiency in balance sheet preparation and account reconciliation.
  • Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and process automation.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
  • Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues, and pursue root cause analysis.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience with inventory and prepaid inventory reconciliations.
  • Familiarity with Odoo and/or FloQast software platforms.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Senior-level experience in accounting, with a focus on reconciliation and cleanup projects.
  • Proven track record supporting audits and complex account investigations.

Additional Requirements:

  • This is an onsite role requiring five days per week presence.
  • Support for audit processes through early to mid-September through the end of the year.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities with a detail-oriented approach.

Join us in streamlining financial processes and ensuring clean, compliant books during a key growth phase. This is your chance to leverage your reconciliation expertise and make a lasting impact on a dynamic organization’s financial integrity.

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The Senior GL Accounting Consultant – Reconciliation & Cleanup role with DeWinter BH is based in Palo Alto, CA, US.
What does the Senior GL Accounting Consultant – Reconciliation & Cleanup role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Senior GL Accounting Consultant – Reconciliation & Cleanup role at USD 70–80 per hour.
Is the Senior GL Accounting Consultant – Reconciliation & Cleanup role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
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