Senior Technical Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Senior Technical Accounting Analyst to support complex accounting, financial reporting, and policy matters in an on-site role. The position partners with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Engineering, IT, Operations, and external auditors to develop well-supported accounting conclusions and reliable reporting across the organization.

The role also requires clear written communication of technical topics and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to document complex accounting matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of external financial statements and disclosures under U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate reporting timelines and prepare supporting documentation and workpapers.
• Assist with structured reporting and respond to auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Research complex accounting matters and prepare clear technical analyses.
• Review contracts for recognition, measurement, classification, and disclosures.
• Support statutory reporting for international entities.
• Monitor new accounting guidance and assess impact on business activities.
• Identify opportunities to standardize and automate accounting policies and processes.
• Participate in special projects and other technical accounting initiatives.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Research and writing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Senior Technical Accountant

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.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Pay Transparency Notice

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 certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).