Technical Accountant

Company: Cypress HCM
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 14, 2026

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

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