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GILLIG · 15 hours ago

Supervisor, General Accounting

Pleasanton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

GILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, renowned for its commitment to environmentally friendly mobility solutions. The Supervisor, General Accounting role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring strong accounting controls while supervising the Grant Administration function.

Automotive

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to achieve an accurate and timely month-end close by coordinating close activities, aligning team priorities, and completing assigned tasks

Prepare monthly journal entries and complete assigned account reconciliations

Coordinate the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of reconciling items and driving continuous process improvement

Prepare monthly financial statements—Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement—and all supporting schedules for the monthly reporting package

Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package, including Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)

Review, update, and maintain Project Evaluation Forms for all capital and major company purchases, closing the loop with managing all fixed asset accounting activities, including journal entries, roll-forwards, capital expenditure tracking, and oversight of the CIP account

Support FP&A with monthly forecast updates and annual budget preparation

Coordinate and participate in annual financial audit activities, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation

Lead efforts in developing and maintaining accounting policies, internal controls, and procedural documentation

Participate in rapid continuous improvement (RCI) initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Provide strong customer service and partnership to internal business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and problem-solving

Supervise the Grant Administration function, including oversight of grant applications, compliance tracking, financial and operational reporting requirements, documentation and controls for awarded grants, and providing guidance to ensure accurate and timely completion of all grant-related tasks

Perform additional accounting projects and initiatives assigned

Qualification

GAAPFinancial statement preparationSupervisory experienceERP financial modulesData analysisContinuous improvement mindsetCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience, including general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience supporting financial audits and preparing audit schedules

Demonstrated ability to analyze data, synthesize information, and present clear, actionable insights to support decision-making

Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Proven ability to take ownership, show initiative, and drive tasks to completion

Organizational and time management skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience using ERP financial modules (e.g., Infor Syteline, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, SAP, Oracle), with the ability to improve processes within less sophisticated systems

Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer

Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

10% Travel required occasionally

Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc

Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)