Accountant III

Job DescriptionJob Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is looking for a dynamic and experienced accounting professional ready to elevate their career in Milpitas, CA. This is a 3-month contract position with the possibility of converting to a permanent role. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business environment and demonstrate the flexibility needed to succeed in an innovative company. This role requires the ability to effectively collaborate with a geographically and culturally diverse financial team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the month-end close process, including the preparation and review of various financial reports and reconciliations.

• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects as needed.

• Ensure compliance with established internal controls.

• Contribute to corporate initiatives related to process improvements and support transformational projects to achieve best-in-class results.

• Prepare journal entries and account analysis for US general ledger accounts, including prepaid expenses, cloud computing arrangements, restructuring, goodwill, and intangible assets.

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.

• Conduct monthly Balance Sheet fluctuation analysis.

• Prepare monthly reporting schedules for management, providing commentary and noting changes from prior periods.

• Support cross-functional teams with journal entry posting and account analysis.

• Oversee the global account reconciliation process and conduct periodic quality reviews.

• Conduct global accounting team training on best practices for reconciliations and other key accounting topics.

• Design, implement, and maintain effective accounting processes, policies, and internal controls.

• Identify automation opportunities and collaborate with the accounting transformation team to build scalable and transformational processes.

• Assist in audit activities with internal and external auditors.

• Perform other related duties or ad hoc projects as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in accounting roles, preferably a mix of public accounting and corporate accounting within a publicly traded company.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX 404(b) compliance.

• Experience with global financial systems, preferably Oracle and SAP.

• Demonstrated experience with process and system automation.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of detail and quality, and adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization.

• Passion for implementing technology and executing process improvements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Active CPA license is preferred.

If you are a motivated accounting professional looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at LHH Recruitment Solutions.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $54.60 per hour

Search managed by: Mandy Dillinger

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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