Accountant

Nexthop Systems Inc • Santa Clara, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a professional with 2+ years of public accounting experience who is ready to move into a high-growth tech environment. You will play a critical role in building scalable accounting processes, ensuring GAAP and tax compliance, and providing the financial clarity needed to support our rapid growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience, with a background in Big 4 public accounting preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to accuracy and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle monthly and quarterly close process, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance (flux) analysis.
• Oversee daily operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, expense reporting, and payroll processing.
• Support various tax filings including sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and payroll tax.
• Identify opportunities to modernize the finance function using AI-enabled tools and cloud-based software to automate manual procedures.
• Create and maintain detailed standard operating procedures (SOP), process flowcharts, and Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) for core cycles.
• Lead the preparation of audit schedules for external auditors to ensure a clean and efficient year-end audit.
• Support various ad hoc projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level