Corporate Accountant

Alphatec Spine•Carlsbad, CA

15h•$70,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant works closely with Accounting leaders to maintain effective accounting and reporting processes. The role independently owns assigned sections of the close—including revenue, accruals, fixed assets and intercompany activity—and performs account analysis, reconciliations and variance reporting for department leaders and management. The accountant helps modernize the close by automating manual processes, applying AI tools in daily work and using data analysis to improve accuracy and insight. The role also builds cross-functional awareness across FP&A, AP/AR and Operations and provides accounting support for operational initiatives as needed. A winning attitude and a track record of finding better ways to work are valued. The position requires regular and consistent attendance at the normal worksite five days a week. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–4 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry are required. A master’s degree, CPA, Power BI or similar visualization experience, and working knowledge of SQL, Power Automate or workflow automation tools are preferred or considered a plus. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
1–4 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry.
Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, pivot tables and Power Query.
Experience with a Tier 1 ERP.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and research solutions with limited guidance.
Working knowledge of the close cycle, financial statement impact and internal controls, including how automation affects SOX compliance.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with department managers and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and as a team contributor, and to adapt to a changing environment.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
Comfort using generative AI tools at work and sound judgment about when their output needs verification.
Track record of improving a process through automation, better templates or new tools.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPA, active or in progress.
Power BI or similar data visualization experience.
Working knowledge of SQL, Power Automate or workflow automation tools.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
A winning attitude and a track record of finding better ways to work.

Responsibilities

Independently own assigned month-end close sections and prepare journal entries for revenue, COGS, accruals, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany activity.
Prepare monthly account analyses and reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts, with complete SOX documentation and evidence of review.
Support SOX control execution and audit requests with minimal supervision.
Meet monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines by preparing financial statement support schedules, tax and audit work papers, and other reports as required.
Perform monthly flux and trend analysis, identify key business drivers, and communicate clear explanations to department leaders and business partners.
Identify manual, repetitive close tasks and build automated solutions using SAP S/4HANA functionality, Power Query, Power Automate or similar tools; document solutions so they are repeatable and audit-ready.
Use AI tools and agents, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, for tasks including drafting commentary, reviewing support, and summarizing contracts or data; apply professional judgment and validate output.
Support accounting for international entities, including intercompany activity, margin analysis and transfer pricing, while building understanding of global business drivers.
Coordinate and perform special projects as needed.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance at the normal worksite five days a week.