Technical Accountant
Company: Cypress HCM
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Technical Accountant We are
seeking a highly skilled Contract Accountant to provide experienced
support to our accounting team. The ideal candidate will bring
strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and a
collaborative approach to help strengthen documentation quality,
ensure SOX compliance, and drive process consistency across the
team. Key Responsibilities: Review working papers prepared by
junior team members across commissions, payroll, leases, accruals,
and allocations. Perform review of working papers to support month
and quarter end close as well as support compliance with SOX
controls. 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 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.
Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or
related field. Active CPA certification required 10 years of
progressive accounting experience, ideally including review and
coaching responsibilities. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and
SOX compliance requirements. Technical experience with ASC 842
Leasing and ASC 340-40 Commissions, debt, etc. 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 as well as experience with Blackline and Netsuite.
Experience with Leasequery (lease accounting) and Xactly
(commissions accounting). Compensation: $120 - $160 per hour ID:
25-00201
Keywords: Cypress HCM, San Mateo , Technical Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Palo Alto, California
