Senior Staff Accountant

Join a Dynamic Team as a Staff Accountant in Palo Alto!

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional ready to bring precision and efficiency to a fast-paced environment? We have an immediate opportunity for a talented Staff Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting our corporate accounting functions. This role offers a unique chance to work with a cutting-edge team, contribute to month-end close processes, and develop your expertise in SAP S4 HANA within a collaborative, innovative setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations with impeccable accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage complex journal entries and high-risk balance sheet reconciliations, focusing on accruals, prepayments, and proper cutoff procedures.
• Process fixed asset transactions including additions, disposals, and transfers, and ensure reconciliation of fixed asset and CIP subledgers.
• Prepare and analyze cash and clearing account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies swiftly.
• Assist in audit preparations by ensuring all supporting documentation is comprehensive, accurate, and ready for review.
• Utilize SAP S4 HANA for transaction processing and reconciliations, escalating issues as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in testing new controls to enhance efficiency.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, with exposure to prepaid amortization, fixed assets, or reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables) for building reconciliations and data analysis.
• Familiarity with SAP S4 HANA or similar Tier 1 ERPs; willingness to learn quickly.
• Understanding of US GAAP and experience working in a SOX-compliant environment.
• Comfort working within structured monthly close cycles and meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, proactive communication, and sound judgment to escalate issues early.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with close management software like Blackline or Floqast.
• Exposure to public accounting or industry experience.
• Prior work with outsourced or shared service centers.
• Interest in pursuing a CPA.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in industry or public accounting is valued but not mandatory.

Additional Details:

• Duration: 6+ months, with potential for temp-to-perm.
• Location: Palo Alto, CA—hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.
• Travel: None required.
• Reports To: Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a forward-thinking team that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional growth. Apply your accounting expertise and contribute to our continued success!