• International Accountant

    Robert Half Accountemps (Palo Alto, CA)


    Description

    Description of the Position

    A global technology company based in Palo Alto is looking to bring on an International Accountant to support their expanding international operations. This position will play a critical role in managing financial reporting, compliance, and consolidations across multiple countries. The right candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, experience with foreign entities, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Support month-end close for international subsidiaries, including journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, and currency translations

    + Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and assist with audits in multiple countries

    + Partner with FP& A, Tax, and local teams to manage global financial operations and reporting

    + Reconcile intercompany transactions and work with global partners to ensure consistency

    + Assist in the consolidation of foreign entities into U.S. GAAP reporting

    + Maintain and improve international accounting policies and internal controls

    + Prepare international cash flow and balance sheet reconciliations

    + Support tax filings, VAT/GST tracking, and local compliance reporting

    Requirements

    Qualifications & Skills

     

    + 4+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years supporting international operations

    + Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and exposure to IFRS or local GAAP in other countries

    + Experience with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and multi-currency reporting

    + Excellent organizational and communication skills

    + High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines across time zones

    + CPA or equivalent international designation preferred

    + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

    Software Experience

    + Experience with NetSuite (preferred), SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems

    + Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Blackline or similar reconciliation tools

    + Exposure to Concur, Bill.com, or Workday is a plus

    + Familiarity with foreign tax/VAT tools is helpful

     

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