General Ledger Accountant in Union City, California at LA TERRA FINA USA, LLC

La Terra Fina is looking for a General Ledger Accountant to join our growing team. You will be responsible for key month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting. This role supports audit execution, Oracle Fusion ERP/EPM reporting, and process improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening accrual accuracy, cross-functional communication, and close efficiency.

Month-End Close & Journal Entries

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries for Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics and Manufacturing Overhead.
• Perform AP invoice accrual, coordinating with accounting team members to identify needed accruals.
• Ensure entries are accurate, complete, timely, and supported in accordance with GAAP, company policy, and internal controls.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with close timelines.

Account Reconciliations

• Prepare account reconciliations, including cash, debt, non-trade receivables, accrued demos, coupon liability and V Card liabilities.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.

Variance Analysis

• Participate in monthly variance analysis, including actuals versus budget and prior year.
• Identify key variance drivers and partner with budget owners as needed.

Insurance Renewal Support

• Assist in the preparation of annual insurance renewal schedules and supporting documentation, as required.

Oracle Fusion ERP / EPM Reporting

• Prepare, maintain, and enhance EPM reports within Oracle Fusion ERP.
• Perform report tie-outs and ensure data integrity.
• Promote system efficiency, best practices, and key learnings to the broader accounting team.

Audit Support

• Assist in the annual financial audit, including preparation of PBC schedules and supporting documentation.
• Help coordinate internal deliverables and keep audit activities on track.

Process Improvement

• Support transformation of accrual processes to improve accuracy, timeliness, and documentation.
• Strengthen cross-functional outreach and accountability for accrual inputs.
• Implement month-end close process improvements, enhancing close efficiency and quality.

Other

• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 2 + years of progressive accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong month-end close experience.
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting, prepaid accounting, and lease accounting.
• ERP experience required; Oracle Fusion ERP/EPM strongly preferred.
• Audit support experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Continuous improvement orientation