Technical Accountant Job at Cypress HCM, Palo Alto, CA

  • Cypress HCM
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Accountant to provide experienced support to our accounting team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to help strengthen documentation quality, ensure SOX compliance, and drive process consistency across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review working papers prepared by junior team members across commissions, payroll, leases, accruals, and allocations.
  • Perform review of working papers to support month and quarter end close as well as support compliance with SOX controls.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on documentation standards and accounting best practices.
  • Be responsible for end-to-end process for assigned areas, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal standards.
  • Assist in standardizing processes and documentation across accounting functions to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Support ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives related to assigned business areas.
  • Collaborate with the broader accounting and finance teams to identify process improvements and implement effective solutions.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Active CPA certification required
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including review and coaching responsibilities.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
  • Technical experience with ASC 842 Leasing and ASC 340-40 Commissions, debt, etc.
  • Experience participating in and running month/quarter end close.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively guide and support junior staff.
  • Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel as well as experience with Blackline and Netsuite.
  • Experience with Leasequery (lease accounting) and Xactly (commissions accounting).

Compensation: $120 - $160 per hour 

ID#: 25-00201

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work

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