Senior Accountant
Milpitas, CA
Start / End Dates: 12/01/2026- 10/31/2027
$65-$68/hr W2
Duties:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to oversee accounting, reporting, and analysis for Short-Term Incentive (STI), Long-Term Incentive (LTI), and Global Insurance programs. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting and compliance while supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and audit requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting and analytical skills and exposure to insurance accounting in a dynamic multinational environment.
- Manage accounting for annual incentive plans, management bonus programs and performance-based compensation.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly STI accrual calculations and supporting schedules.
- Analyze actual results against targets and forecast accruals based on compensation plans and business performance.
- Partner with FP&A and Finance teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of incentive compensation expenses.
- Reconcile STI LTI and Global Insurance-related balance sheet accounts and resolve variances.
- Manage accounting and reporting for global insurance programs including Property, D&O, cybersecurity, general liability, workers comp and employee benefit related insurance plans.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Assist with external audits, SOX compliance, and internal control documentation.
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes
- Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis.
Skills:
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- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
- Process improvement mindset
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience with compensation accruals, bonus accounting, or benefits accounting.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial close processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.