Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs in California
Senior Corporate Accountant jobs in California concentrate in technology, entertainment, financial services, and life sciences, making the state one of the most active markets in the country for professionals at every level from staff accountant through senior and manager. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose see the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like Apple, Wells Fargo, and Disney, which maintain major finance and accounting operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties are technical accounting, financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, and consolidations work tied to complex multi-entity structures. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Core Responsibilities: Lease Accounting & Compliance (ASC 842):
- Review and analyze lease contracts to determine proper accounting treatment under ASC 842.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of leases, including originations, modifications, renewals, and terminations.
- Collaborate with key collaborators (i.e. Real Estate, Business area leaders, Operations, etc.) to compile and review critical lease support documentation.
- Use lease accounting software to record and reconcile finance and operating leases.
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and evolving GAAP standards.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries related to lease.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for lease-related balance sheet accounts.
- Analyze and explain variances between actuals, budgets, and historical trends.
- Assist in the preparation of SEC supporting schedules and internal management reports.
Process Improvement & Special Projects:
- See opportunities to automate reconciliations and enhance reporting efficiency.
The day-to-day:
- Review and abstract key financial terms from new and modified lease contracts to ensure accurate entry into the lease accounting system.
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries for lease-related accounts in accordance with ASC 842.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of lease-related balance sheet accounts, including Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
- Partner with Real Estate and Facilities teams to track lease renewals, terminations, and amendments to maintain an up-to-date global lease inventory.
- Generate monthly and quarterly lease disclosure reports and provide variance analysis to management regarding lease-related financial trends.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 3-5+ years of experience in public or corporate accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance or related business field.
- Excellent understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preferably a general understanding of ASC 842 - Lease Accounting.
- Ability to document finance and accounting processes.
- Strong communication skills to partner with Legal, Real Estate, and IT teams to streamline the end-to-end lease lifecycle.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
- Self-motivated with ability to balance and prioritize competing demands.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Deep understanding of lease accounting standards (such as ASC 842) and the ability to apply them to complex global contracts.
- CPA license.
- A track record of identifying and resolving discrepancies in large datasets, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting and audit trails.
- Experience in automating manual accounting workflows or implementing new software modules to increase team efficiency.
- Ability to manage an increasing volume of global leases as Viasat expands its international footprint.
- Advanced Excel skills (macros, Power Query) and experience with enterprise systems like Oracle, SAP, or Costar.
- Familiarity with multi-currency environments related to leasing.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary range: $79,000.00 - $124,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $97,500.00 - $146,500.00 / annually. At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Core Responsibilities: Lease Accounting & Compliance (ASC 842):
- Review and analyze lease contracts to determine proper accounting treatment under ASC 842.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of leases, including originations, modifications, renewals, and terminations.
- Collaborate with key collaborators (i.e. Real Estate, Business area leaders, Operations, etc.) to compile and review critical lease support documentation.
- Use lease accounting software to record and reconcile finance and operating leases.
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and evolving GAAP standards.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries related to lease.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for lease-related balance sheet accounts.
- Analyze and explain variances between actuals, budgets, and historical trends.
- Assist in the preparation of SEC supporting schedules and internal management reports.
Process Improvement & Special Projects:
- See opportunities to automate reconciliations and enhance reporting efficiency.
The day-to-day:
- Review and abstract key financial terms from new and modified lease contracts to ensure accurate entry into the lease accounting system.
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries for lease-related accounts in accordance with ASC 842.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of lease-related balance sheet accounts, including Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
- Partner with Real Estate and Facilities teams to track lease renewals, terminations, and amendments to maintain an up-to-date global lease inventory.
- Generate monthly and quarterly lease disclosure reports and provide variance analysis to management regarding lease-related financial trends.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 3-5+ years of experience in public or corporate accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance or related business field.
- Excellent understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preferably a general understanding of ASC 842 - Lease Accounting.
- Ability to document finance and accounting processes.
- Strong communication skills to partner with Legal, Real Estate, and IT teams to streamline the end-to-end lease lifecycle.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.
- Self-motivated with ability to balance and prioritize competing demands.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Deep understanding of lease accounting standards (such as ASC 842) and the ability to apply them to complex global contracts.
- CPA license.
- A track record of identifying and resolving discrepancies in large datasets, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting and audit trails.
- Experience in automating manual accounting workflows or implementing new software modules to increase team efficiency.
- Ability to manage an increasing volume of global leases as Viasat expands its international footprint.
- Advanced Excel skills (macros, Power Query) and experience with enterprise systems like Oracle, SAP, or Costar.
- Familiarity with multi-currency environments related to leasing.
SALARY RANGE:
- Salary range: $79,000.00 - $124,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $97,500.00 - $146,500.00 / annually. At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
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Senior Corporate Accountant Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- KPMG8
- Adobe3
- Apple3
- Applied Materials3
- Coherent3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software37
- Accounting & Auditing14
- Electronics & Hardware13
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Investment & Asset Management6
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior corporate accountant jobs across California.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate environment
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP financial reporting and month-end close processes
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Financials
- Public accounting background or Big Four experience strongly preferred by many employers
Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior corporate accountant in California?
The standard path runs through a CPA license issued by the California Board of Accountancy, which requires a bachelor's degree with specific accounting and business units, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, and completing general experience hours under a licensed CPA. Most California employers at the senior level expect both the CPA credential and a background in public accounting or a structured corporate finance program before promoting into senior roles.
How much do senior corporate accountants make in California?
Senior corporate accountants in California earn a median of about $97,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,770 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior corporate accountants in California?
Employers hiring senior corporate accountants in California right now include KPMG, Adobe, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and large financial institutions means demand is distributed across a wide range of industries rather than a single sector.
Which California cities have the most senior corporate accountant jobs?
San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Los Angeles have the most senior corporate accountant openings in California. The distribution reflects where corporate headquarters and regional finance operations are densest: Silicon Valley and San Francisco draw heavily from technology and venture-backed companies, while Los Angeles concentrates demand around entertainment, media, and professional services firms with large accounting teams.
Are there remote senior corporate accountant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Senior corporate accounting is primarily analytical and desk-based, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 26% of senior corporate accountant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting broad adoption across technology and financial services employers. Financial reporting, reconciliations, and close work are the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a senior corporate accountant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a California public accounting firm at the staff or associate level, where structured training accelerates the experience hours needed for CPA licensure under the California Board of Accountancy. Large California employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and major entertainment studios run rotational finance or accounting associate programs for recent graduates. Lateral moves from staff accountant, accounts payable lead, or financial analyst roles are common ways candidates step into corporate accounting pipelines, and sitting for the CPA exam early signals commitment that offsets a shorter resume.
Where can I find and apply to senior corporate accountant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to senior corporate accountant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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