Senior Technical Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Senior Technical Accounting Analyst for a global technology and manufacturing client in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on complex accounting, financial reporting, and policy matters with extensive cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly across Finance, Legal, and external auditors. On-site work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Progressive experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to research complex accounting matters.
• Experience with external financial reporting or public-company accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of external financial statements, disclosures, and regulatory filings in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate reporting timelines and prepare supporting documentation and filing-related workpapers.
• Assist with structured reporting requirements and respond to feedback from auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Research complex accounting matters and prepare clear, well-supported technical accounting analyses.
• Review contracts to identify recognition, measurement, classification, capitalization, and disclosure considerations.
• Support statutory financial reporting for international entities.
• Monitor new accounting guidance and evaluate its impact on activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting policies, reporting processes, systems, and controls through standardization and automation.
• Participate in special projects and other technical accounting and financial reporting initiatives.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Research

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP or financial reporting systems

Excel

Job description

Senior Technical Accounting Analyst

Our client, a global technology and manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Technical Accounting Analyst to support complex accounting, financial reporting, and policy matters.

Location:

San Jose, CA. This role is on-site five days per week.

Job Description:

This role will partner with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Engineering, IT, Operations, and external auditors to develop well-supported accounting conclusions and reliable reporting outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of external financial statements, disclosures, and regulatory filings in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Coordinate reporting timelines and prepare supporting documentation, disclosure checklists, and filing-related workpapers
• Assist with structured reporting requirements and respond to feedback from auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders
• Research complex accounting matters and prepare clear, well-supported technical accounting analyses
• Review contracts to identify recognition, measurement, classification, capitalization, and disclosure considerations
• Support statutory financial reporting for international entities
• Monitor new accounting guidance and evaluate its potential impact on existing business activities
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting policies, reporting processes, systems, and controls through standardization and automation
• Participate in special projects and other technical accounting and financial reporting initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• 4+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, public accounting, or a related function
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience researching and documenting complex accounting matters
• Experience with external financial reporting, statutory reporting, or public-company accounting requirements
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, and project management skills, with proficiency in Excel and experience using ERP or financial reporting systems

Compensation:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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