Corporate Accountant

Title: Corporate Accountant Job Type: Contract Contract Length: 6 Months Pay Range: $70 - $75 per hour Start Date: ASAP Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite in San Jose, CA) About the Opportunity Our client, a leader in the software and technology industry, is looking for a skilled Corporate Accountant to join their General Ledger (GL) accounting team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves managing critical month-end and quarter-end closing procedures, maintaining financial compliance, and supporting global intercompany consolidation efforts. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running, deliver audit-ready outputs immediately, and operate efficiently within enterprise-level systems. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Execute month-end and quarter-end closing procedures, including the preparation of complex journal entries and reconciliations (intercompany transactions, loan interest and dividends, prepaids, amortization, and tax accruals) in alignment with U.S. GAAP. Collaborate with global finance teams to identify and promptly resolve intercompany imbalances, ensuring account consistency prior to the close cycle. Utilize BlackLine as the primary platform for posting entries and performing account reconciliations; act as BlackLine administrator to configure workflows and ensure all items are certified within deadlines. Fulfill audit requests by ensuring the timely submission of supporting schedules and maintaining robust audit evidence in designated repositories. Maintain and update intangible amortization schedules according to established guidelines and record monthly entries. Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline processes involving large data sets from multiple source systems. Required Skills & Experience 6+ years of corporate GL accounting or public accounting firm experience. Deep expertise in SAP and BlackLine (required). A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license or active candidacy preferred. Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, specifically ASC 350 (goodwill and intangibles). Experience managing multi-entity and intercompany consolidations in a global environment. Advanced Excel functionality essential for data analysis and reporting. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage your own time effectively, and adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments. Strong communication skills to provide clear, audit-ready status updates to the finance team. W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors) #J-18808-Ljbffr