Senior GL Accountant (Contractor)

Senior GL Accountant (Contractor) *
San Mateo, CA (hybrid) - requires 2 days onsite per week

*This is a 6-month contract through our Staffing Partner, Yoh. 

The Sr Accountant will be a key member of the Finance & Accounting team, responsible for supporting the month-end closing process with a strong focus on operating accruals, cost allocations, Intangible assets accounting and account reconciliations.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possesses a deep understanding of accounting principles. The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End / Quarter-End Close

• Lead and execute month-end and quarter-end close activities in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for Intangible assets including software, licenses, patents, trademark, internally developed assets, and other capitalized intangible costs.
• Support impairment assessments and document assumptions and conclusions.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results through detailed account analysis.

• Own the end-to-end accrual process across assigned business functions.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with FP&A, Procurement, AP, and business teams.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements.
• Provide accounting guidance to business partners where needed.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be self-driven and have a strong understanding of accounting principles, must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting and Finance
• CPA Strongly preferred.
• Recent experience with SAP.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to independently and efficiently research
• Advance Excel skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment within tight deadlines

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