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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a fully remote contract engagement with our client headquartered in San Francisco. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accountant who brings strong judgment across lease accounting, software capitalization, and capital expenditure activities. The position will support complex accounting operations across multiple entities while providing analytical insight, process oversight, and dependable month-end execution.
Job Responsibility:
Manage lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including analysis of profit and loss fluctuations, preparation of entries, and review of supporting schedules
Oversee software capitalization and capital expenditure accounting by evaluating project costs, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment
Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and reconciliations to support an accurate and timely month-end close process
Partner with engineering, project, and finance stakeholders to validate project start dates, extensions, labor allocations, and other inputs used in capitalization calculations
Perform first-level review of key accounting areas, identify issues requiring attention, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen oversight
Support intercompany accounting across three entities, including balancing activity, resolving discrepancies, and improving consistency in recording practices
Document recurring accounting procedures and knowledge-transfer materials to preserve continuity for critical responsibilities
Contribute to process improvements, including opportunities to streamline manual workflows, enhance reporting, and apply automation or AI-enabled efficiencies where appropriate
Requirements:
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level ownership of complex accounting processes
Strong background in lease accounting, capital expenditures, and software capitalization, with the ability to interpret accounting guidance and apply it accurately
Proven experience with month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances, assess financial impacts, and communicate findings clearly
Experience handling intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working in environments with manual schedules and uploads