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Finance & Accounting · San Jose, CA
Accountant jobs in San Jose, CA
Accountants record and interpret a company's financial activity. They prepare statements, reconcile accounts, close the books each month, and keep reporting in line with GAAP and tax requirements.
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$37–$83/hr
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$114k
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Title: Cost Accountant II Location : This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site, full-time Why Imperative Care? Do you want to make a real impact on patients? Imperative Care is…
FULL-TIME/PERMANENT JOB FUNCTION: As a Accounts Payable you will be responsible for the day-to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, finance reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas. You will be a…
$25 - $27 per hour
Cost Accounting Assistant / Junior Cost Accountant Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cost Accounting Assistant to support our Cost Accountant in managing day-to-day cost controlling, inven…
Job Description Job Description Individual Tax Manager Position Available at Wheeler Accountants LLP Advancement and opportunity await at Wheeler Accountants! Wheeler offers a fast-paced and exciting work environment wit…
Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional ready to take the next step in their career. This role is a key contributo…
Are you an experienced, hardworking Drywall Estimator who strives for top-quality results? A well-established Drywall Contractor with a reputation for excellence in delivering high-quality, large-scale commercial drywall…
Our client is a recognized Facade organization with a proven track record of success. If you are a dynamic Estimator with strong glass and glazing or facade estimating experience, and a passion for success, We are very i…
$150k - $200k
JOB DESCRIPTION: $150K-$200K SEEKING ACOUSTIC CEILING PROJECT MANAGERS & ESTIMATORS GPAC: #1 Acoustic Ceiling Recruiting Firm in North America: WORK FOR A LEADING CONTRACTOR I am working with multiple well-respected, fir…
$107k - $160k
calculations • Working knowledge of construction costs and principles • Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable) • Draftin…
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What accountants earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$47 | $76k–$97k |
| Mid level | $47–$63 | $97k–$131k |
| Senior | $60–$83 | $124k–$172k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAPGeneral ledger accountingMonth-end closeAccount reconciliationExcel (pivot tables, lookups)QuickBooks or NetSuiteFinancial statement preparationAccruals and journal entriesAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your month-end close process.
Describe the sequence you own — accruals, reconciliations, review, reporting — and your typical close timeline. Mention anything you did to shorten or clean it up.
How do you handle a reconciliation that will not balance?
Show a methodical approach: isolate the period, check common culprits like timing and duplicates, and document the resolution rather than plugging the difference.
Explain the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.
Give the textbook distinction, then a quick example of how the same transaction lands differently under each. Keep it crisp.
Tell me about a time you found an error in the books.
Explain how you spotted it, quantified the impact, corrected it with proper entries, and what control you suggested so it would not recur.
What accounting systems have you worked in?
Name the systems and what you did in them — entries, reports, closes — not just exposure. Mention any migration or implementation experience.
How do you stay current with accounting standards?
Cite concrete habits: CPE courses, firm updates, or following FASB changes relevant to your industry. One recent standard you adapted to makes it credible.
How do you handle pressure during close or audit season?
Talk about preparation and checklists rather than heroics: reconciling throughout the month and keeping schedules audit-ready reduces the crunch.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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State the scope of the books you managed: revenue size, entity count, or number of accounts reconciled monthly.
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Quantify close improvements, such as reducing close from ten days to six.
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Name your systems and Excel depth specifically; 'QuickBooks, NetSuite, pivot tables, XLOOKUP' beats 'proficient in Excel'.
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List CPA status or progress prominently, including exams passed if you are mid-license.
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Include one audit interaction, such as preparing PBC schedules with no material adjustments.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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