Corporate Accountant

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Corporate Accountant Job Summary (Updated with 7 Years Experience)

Location: Palo Alto CA United States

Job Type: Full Time

Duration: 8 months

Role Impact & Expectations

The Corporate Accountant (7 years experience required) will serve as a senior contributor within the accounting organization responsible for executing complex compensation accounting managing end-to-end month-end close cycles and ensuring operational compliance within a public-company environment. This role requires advanced proficiency in NetSuite strong command of SOX controls and deep experience with payroll bonus and equity-related accounting. You will partner with FP&A HR Payroll and system administrators to ensure financial accuracy and support cross-functional initiatives that elevate reporting efficiency and internal controls. Candidates with backgrounds in high-growth software or technology companies will be well-aligned for success.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and execute full-cycle monthly quarterly and annual close activities ensuring accuracy timeliness and alignment with GAAP

- Prepare review and reconcile complex compensation-related journal entries including multi-state payroll bonuses equity/RSUs commissions and benefits

- Own SOX-compliant documentation including control narratives evidence gathering periodic testing support and control enhancement recommendations

- Drive process improvement and optimization initiatives reducing manual workflows and enhancing reporting efficiency

- Manage advanced account reconciliation and variance analyses for payroll liabilities accrued expenses compensation accounts and intercompany activities

- Maintain and optimize NetSuite modules including GL configuration workflows mapping and saved searches

- Support system integrations and enhancements including Coupa and Blackline automation

- Partner with FP&A to align on headcount compensation forecasting and expense modeling

- Ensure US GAAP compliance across compensation accruals and internal control areas

Required Experience & Skills

Required (Must-Have):

- 7 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in public-company environments

- Advanced NetSuite experience (GL modules workflows saved searches)

- Strong background in public-company compensation accounting (payroll commissions bonuses equity/RSUs)

- Deep understanding of SOX controls documentation testing and external audit interactions

- Strong command of account reconciliation accruals and GAAP

- Ability to work cross-functionally with HR Payroll FP&A and auditors

- Strong documentation and financial controls mindset

Preferred:

- Experience with Coupa (procurement invoices AP workflows)

- Experience with Blackline (reconciliations matching automation)

- Experience in software/technology industry accounting

- Background improving accounting processes and systems

Candidate Insights

- High-impact opportunity supporting complex accounting operations in a leading software company

- Great fit for seasoned accountants looking to apply 7 years of experience in a public-company setting

- Cross-functional work with HR FP&A system owners and audit teams

- Opportunity to improve SOX controls financial systems and month-end efficiencies

- Influence financial accuracy and operational excellence across a dynamic organization

Corporate Accountant Job Summary (Updated with 7 Years Experience) Location: Palo Alto CA United States Job Type: Full Time Duration: 8 months Role Impact & Expectations The Corporate Accountant (7 years experience required) will serve as a senior contributor within the accounting organization ...