PLEASE NOTE :
- IT IS HYBRID POSITION in San Jose
- 3 days a week onsite
- Interview mode hybrid
KEY REQUIRED SKILLS:
- US GAAP, Tagetik EPM, SAP, Intercompany Accounting, Financial Systems Implementation
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced Senior Corporate Consolidation Accountant to join our Corporate Consolidation team on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the corporate accounting close and consolidation process while contributing to the implementation of the Tagetik Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platform.
This role requires a strong accounting professional with deep expertise in US GAAP, corporate consolidations, inter company accounting, foreign currency accounting, and financial systems implementations. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with ERP/EPM systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, IT, external implementation partners, and auditors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the implementation of the Tagetik EPM platform by participating in: Business process design, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business process testing, System validation, Issue resolution, post-deployment stabilization.
- Validate accounting results and system configurations to ensure compliance with business requirements and US GAAP.
- Collaborate with Finance, IT, and external implementation partners to troubleshoot accounting, system, and process-related issues.
- Monitor inter company journal entries within SAP and supporting financial systems.
- Investigate, analyze, and resolve inter company discrepancies across multiple legal entities.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Maintain and communicate foreign exchange rates within accounting systems to support: Foreign currency revaluation, Currency translation, financial consolidation
- Prepare and maintain documentation related to: Intercompany accounting, consolidation processes, financial reporting
- Support quarterly and annual external reporting by preparing consolidation schedules and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audit activities.
- Support SOX compliance initiatives and internal control documentation.
- Assist with management reporting, statutory reporting, and other special accounting projects as assigned.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting while meeting critical reporting deadlines.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including corporate consolidations, inter company accounting, foreign currency accounting, topside journal entries.
- Experience working with: Multiple legal entities, Multinational corporate environments.
- Hands-on experience supporting ERP, EPM, or financial systems implementations.
- Experience performing: User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business process testing, System validation, Issue identification and resolution
- Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, IT, and cross-functional business teams.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including: PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Data analysis.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Public accounting experience.
- Experience with Tagetik Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
- Experience with SAP Group Reporting.
- Experience with enterprise consolidation and financial reporting platforms.
- Experience supporting post-implementation stabilization activities.
- Experience with SOX compliance and audit support.
- Exposure to statutory and management reporting processes.
- Experience working in global or multinational organizations.