Corporate Accountant

DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com

Location San Jose, CA, United States
Work type Hybrid
Salary USD 75 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Title: Corporate Accountant
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6 Months
Pay Range: $70 - $75/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in San Jose, CA)

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in the software and technology industry, is looking for a skilled Corporate Accountant to join their General Ledger (GL) accounting team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves managing critical month-end and quarter-end closing procedures, maintaining financial compliance, and supporting global intercompany consolidation efforts. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running, deliver audit-ready outputs immediately, and operate efficiently within enterprise-level systems.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Close Cycle Execution: Execute month-end and quarter-end closing procedures, including the preparation of complex journal entries and reconciliations (intercompany transactions, loan interest and dividends, prepaids, amortization, and tax accruals) in alignment with U.S. GAAP.
  • Intercompany Reconciliation: Collaborate with global finance teams to identify and promptly resolve intercompany imbalances, ensuring account consistency prior to the close cycle.
  • System Administration: Utilize BlackLine as the primary platform for posting entries and performing account reconciliations; act as BlackLine administrator to configure workflows and ensure all items are certified within deadlines.
  • Audit Readiness: Fulfill audit requests by ensuring the timely submission of supporting schedules and maintaining robust audit evidence in designated repositories.
  • Amortization Management: Maintain and update intangible amortization schedules according to established guidelines and record monthly entries.
  • Process Optimization: Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline processes involving large data sets from multiple source systems.
Required Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
  • 6+ years of corporate GL accounting or public accounting firm experience.
  • Deep expertise in SAP and BlackLine (Required).
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license or active candidacy is preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of US GAAP, specifically ASC 350 (goodwill and intangibles).
  • Experience managing multi-entity and intercompany consolidations in a global environment.
  • Advanced Excel functionality is essential for data analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage your own time effectively, and adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments.
  • Strong communication skills to provide clear, audit-ready status updates to the finance team.
W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)

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Who is hiring for the Corporate Accountant role?
DeWinter BH is hiring for the Corporate Accountant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Corporate Accountant job located?
The Corporate Accountant role with DeWinter BH is based in San Jose, CA, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Corporate Accountant role remote?
Yes — the Corporate Accountant position at DeWinter BH is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Corporate Accountant role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Corporate Accountant role at up to USD 75 per hour.
Is the Corporate Accountant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the Corporate Accountant role?
The Corporate Accountant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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