Quick overview
Salary$41 - $78/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationPalo Alto, CA, United States
Microsoft ExcelAccounts ReceivableCPANetSuiteFinancial ReportingForecastingGeneral LedgerSOX Compliance
Job description
Join a fast-paced revenue accounting team supporting critical month-end, reporting, and order-to-cash activities. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences can do their best work. We value equity, belonging, and collaboration, and we encourage qualified candidates from all communities to apply.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $41 - $78 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accurate SOX control workbooks, validating supporting data and ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready
- Post journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and support monthly close activities in NetSuite
- Track status of deliverables, escalate issues early, and communicate clear conclusions and follow-up items
- Prepare deal and contract summaries for significant transactions in alignment with ASC 606
- Assist with collections forecasting and accounts receivable management
- Support quarterly AR and revenue footnote preparation, with schedules that tie to the general ledger
- Contribute supporting schedules for financial reporting and audit-related requests
- Participate in user acceptance testing and post-launch validation for new products and services
- Partner across teams to improve the order-to-cash process and help resolve billing issues
- Support revenue accounting projects, process improvements, and other ad hoc initiatives as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable and/or revenue accounting
- Strong understanding of ASC 606 and SOX compliance requirements
- Hands-on collections experience with strong analytical skills in accounts receivable
- Proficiency in NetSuite, Salesforce, and advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data validation, and large data sets
- Ability to build independent, audit-ready SOX workpapers and explain the purpose of controls clearly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and stay organized in a fast-changing environment
- Strong collaboration skills and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset
- Background in Big 4 audit or advisory work is strongly preferred
- CPA certification
- Experience supporting revenue footnotes or financial reporting schedules
- Prior involvement in UAT or system implementation support
- Exposure to process improvement initiatives within order-to-cash or revenue operations
- Comfort working on temporary assignments with shifting priorities
Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences can do their best work. We value equity, belonging, and collaboration, and we encourage qualified candidates from all communities to apply.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $41 - $78 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
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