Corporate Accountant

We are seeking a highly qualified Corporate Accountant Contractor to provide expertise to our General Ledger accounting team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, deliver audit-ready outputs from the outset, and efficiently utilize enterprise platforms including SAP and BlackLine. Job Details Position: Corporate Accountant (Contract) Location: San Jose, CA 95110 (Hybrid) Duration: 6/15/2026 to 12/15/2026 Team: S4 Hana Phase 2 Key Responsibilities Execute month-end and quarter-end closing procedures, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations with emphasis on intercompany transactions, loan interest and dividends, prepaids and amortization, property and business tax accruals, and treasury accounting in alignment with U.S. GAAP and company policy. Collaborate with finance teams across multiple entities to promptly resolve intercompany imbalances and ensure account consistency prior to each close cycle. Maintain and update intangible amortization schedules according to established useful life guidelines and record monthly amortization entries. Utilize BlackLine as the primary platform for posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations. Certify assigned reconciliations within prescribed deadlines and address outstanding items or documentation exceptions efficiently. Act as BlackLine administrator for reconciliations, configuring workflows and user access to support a controlled, audit‑ready monthly close process. Fulfill audit requests by ensuring timely submission of supporting schedules and preservation of audit evidence in the designated repository. Apply AI and automation tools to enhance processes involving large data sets from multiple source systems or reports. Conduct monthly reviews to ensure accuracy of accruals and prepaid expenses. Support ad hoc accounting projects and financial analysis as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or active CPA candidacy preferred. 6+ years of GL or corporate accounting experience, or prior public accounting experience. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 350 related to goodwill and intangibles. Experience with SAP and BlackLine in enterprise accounting environments. Advanced Excel skills required. Experience supporting multi‑entity and intercompany accounting in a global environment. Ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments with minimal oversight. High attention to detail and strong accuracy in reconciliations and journal entries. Compensation Pay Rate: Up to $77.47 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cypress HCM