Staff Accountant

Catapult Solutions Group

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 82,656 - 103,320

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A software solutions provider is seeking a Staff Accountant in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate should have around 7 years of experience and an active CPA certification. Responsibilities include preparing SOX compliant papers, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with global teams. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience with Netsuite are essential. This is a contract role with a pay range of $60 to $75 per hour.

Qualifications

Around 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including review and coaching responsibilities.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Preparing or reviewing SOX compliant working papers across payroll and bonus areas.
Coach and mentor junior team members on documentation standards.
Collaboration with global accounting teams to identify process improvements.

Skills

Accounting experience

U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active CPA certification

Tools

Netsuite

Blackline

Job description

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Catapult Solutions Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $75.00/hr

***NO Corp-2-Corp***

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Placement: Contract

Duration: 12 months

3 days onsite

Job Overview

Looking for a Corporate Accountant with around 7 years of experience. This person will be part of our close and assist with adhoc improvement projects. They should have worked at a software company. Must have experience with compensation-related entries as a public company such as payroll, bonus, etc. and system experience with Netsuite. Strongly preferred system experience with Coupa and Blackline.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing or reviewing SOX compliant working papers across areas such as payroll, bonus, and other areas to support month and quarter end close.
Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on documentation standards and accounting best practices.
Be responsible for 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

Bachelors 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 US 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

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Software Development

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