Senior Technical Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and proficient Senior Technical Accountant to play a critical role in our growing Finance team. Unlike a traditional general ledger role, this position focuses heavily on Technical Accounting, M&A integration, and Global Consolidations.

You will partner with leadership to manage complex accounting for business combinations (ASC 805), equity administration (ASC 718), and multi-entity consolidations, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

Total Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 (base bonus)

Active CPA license is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting & M&A (New Focus):

• Lead technical accounting for business combinations, including Purchase Price Allocation (PPA), opening balance sheets, and goodwill impairment testing under ASC 805.
• Draft technical accounting memos and provide guidance on complex transactions, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and transfer pricing.
• Assist with the integration of acquired entities into the corporate financial reporting structure.

Global Consolidations & Reporting:

• Manage the month-end consolidation process for multiple entities, including intercompany eliminations and multi-currency foreign exchange adjustments.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements for board reporting and external audits.

Equity Management:

• Own the end-to-end equity process, including managing the Cap Table, stock-based compensation entries (ASC 718), grants, and vesting schedules.
• Partner with Legal/HR to manage 409A valuations and ensure compliance with equity regulations.

Compliance & Core Operations:

• Manage multi-state sales tax compliance (using Avalara/NetSuite), including filing returns and monitoring economic nexus thresholds.
• Support the annual audit process by serving as a key point of contact for external auditors (Big 4/Regional).
• Assist in optimizing NetSuite for reporting efficiency and internal controls.

What You Offer:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Active CPA license is required.
• Experience: 5 years of accounting experience. Big 4 or Top Tier public accounting background is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 606 (Revenue), and ASC 718 (Equity).
• Industry: Experience in a fast-paced SaaS/FinTech environment is essential.
• Systems: Advanced proficiency in NetSuite (Reporting & GL) and Excel; experience with Avalara and equity management platforms (e.g., Carta) is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to work independently, manage complex technical projects, and communicate financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

If you are an experienced Accountant with expertise in equity management, M&A, compliance, and financial systems, we would love to hear from you!

About Eltropy (www.eltropy.com)

Eltropy is a rocket ship FinTech on a mission to disrupt the way people access financial services. Eltropy enables financial institutions to digitally engage in a secure and compliant way. Using our world-class digital communications platform, community financial institutions can improve operations, engagement and productivity. CFIs (Community Banks and Credit Unions) use Eltropy to communicate with consumers via Text, Video, Secure Chat, co-browsing, screen sharing and chatbot technology — all integrated in a single platform bolstered by AI, skill-based routing and other contact center capabilities.

Eltropy Values:

• Customers are our North Star
• No Fear - Tell the truth
• Team of Owners

Eltropy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.