Accountant

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Posted Sep 5, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time

$90K – $110K/yr

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Overview

This role is remote with a reporting location in Palo Alto, CA.

The Senior Accountant independently manages and analyzes key areas of accounting and working capital activities, including cash, accounts receivable, customer advances, reserves, and related general ledger functions. The position requires independent judgment to evaluate financial information, resolve accounting issues, maintain internal controls, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment and process improvements. The role also supports broader accounting operations, month-end close, international entities, and financial reporting.

Compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 per year (depending on experience).

Responsibilities

Own and oversee key accounting processes, including cash, accounts receivable, customer advances, reserves, accruals, and related general ledger accounts.
Analyze financial information and trends; identify unusual or significant items; determine appropriate accounting treatment; recommend corrective actions.
Resolve complex customer, accounting, reconciliation, and working capital issues using independent judgment and advise management on financial impact.
Manage and evaluate accounts receivable allowance, customer advances, cash activity, and other working capital balances, including developing supporting analyses and recommendations.
Oversee accounting activities associated with AP support, P-Cards, intercompany transactions, and international offices.
Lead assigned month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and supporting schedules.
Develop and maintain accounting processes, policies, procedures, and internal controls; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Partner with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and other functions to resolve financial issues and improve business processes.
Support internal and external audits, financial reporting, and other accounting and financial projects as assigned.

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Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
Strong knowledge of general accounting, working capital, reconciliations, and month-end close.
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, resolve complex accounting issues, and exercise independent judgment.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with ERP systems and process improvement preferred.

Export Control / Security Clearance Requirements

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Access to certain controlled information may be limited to individuals who qualify as “U.S. persons” (generally U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain protected individuals). Non-U.S. persons may still apply; however, eligibility to access controlled information may require U.S. government authorization.

Applicants must be able to comply with applicable export control requirements. For security clearance position requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance as required; holding a security clearance is a plus.