Sr. Accountant (CPA)

DivIHN Integration Inc; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,208 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Palo Alto is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join their team. The role requires around 7 years of accounting experience, active CPA certification, and proficiency with systems like NetSuite and Coupa. The ideal candidate will focus on SOX compliance, mentor junior staff, and will work closely with global accounting teams. This contract position offers competitive hourly compensation within the range of $80–90/hr, with responsibilities including financial reporting and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Around 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including review and coaching responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience participating in and running month/quarter end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review SOX‑compliant working papers for month/quarter‑end close.
• Coach and mentor junior team members on documentation standards.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy in assigned accounting areas.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Blackline

Job description

Duration: 8 months

Location: In the office 3 days/week

This position is advertised by DivIHN Integration Inc. Salary range: $80.00/hr - $90.00/hr (base pay). The actual compensation will be determined based on skills and experience.

Senior Specialist @ DivIHN Integration Inc.

We are looking for a Corporate Accountant with around 7 years of experience to join our team. The candidate will work on ad‑hoc improvement projects and must have experience at a software company with compensation‑related entries for a public company (payroll, bonus, etc.) and system experience with NetSuite.

Strongly preferred system experience with Coupa and Blackline. The role is a Contract Accountant supporting our accounting team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to help strengthen documentation quality, ensure SOX compliance, and drive process consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare or review SOX‑compliant working papers across areas such as payroll, bonus, and other areas to support the month and quarter‑end close.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on documentation standards and accounting best practices.
• Be responsible for the end‑to‑end process for assigned areas, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal and SOX standards.
• Assist in standardizing processes and documentation across accounting functions to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives related to assigned business areas.
• Collaborate with the broader accounting and finance teams to identify process improvements and implement effective solutions.
• Work together with our global accounting team (US and India).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA certification required.
• Around 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including review and coaching responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.
• Technical experience with U.S. GAAP.
• Experience participating in and running month/quarter end close.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively guide and support junior staff.
• Expert‑level skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Required experience with NetSuite.
• Experience with Blackline.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Analyst

Industries: Software Development