Senior GL Accountant
Robert Half - Palo Alto, CA
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Description The Senior General Ledger (GL) Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting functions and ensuring the integrity of financial records in Oracle NetSuite. This role plays a critical part in month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls. The Senior GL Accountant collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides guidance to junior staff to drive accuracy, compliance, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities: + Oversee all GL activities, including preparation, review, and posting of journal entries in NetSuite. + Lead and execute month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations and financial statements. + Analyze and interpret complex financial data, providing insights to management and supporting strategic decision-making. + Maintain and enhance accounting controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP. + Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts using NetSuite, investigating discrepancies as needed. + Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation within NetSuite and addressing auditor requests. + Mentor and guide junior accountants and contribute to their development. + Identify and implement automation and process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. + Collaborate with finance, operations, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives. Requirements Requirements: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or similar certification preferred. + 4+ years of accounting experience, with strong expertise in NetSuite and general ledger operations. + In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting. + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with financial analysis tools. + Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Experience supporting audits, process improvement, and mentoring staff. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.
Created: 2026-02-23