Accounting Manager ASC 606

Job Title: Accounting Manager ASC 606

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Duration: 9 months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Payrate: $57/hr.- $60/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a global professional services firm specializing in digital transformation, business process management (BPM), analytics, and AI-driven solutions. The company partners with organizations to improve efficiency, transform operations, and drive business outcomes through a combination of process expertise, technology, and data insight.

Summary:

Seeking a skilled, self-starting Accounting Manager to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role requires full ownership, limited direction, and a strong accounting background coupled with business acumen. Responsibilities include problem-solving, project management, designing scalable accounting technologies, and exercising good business judgment. Strong communication and partnership skills are essential for facilitating information flow across the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with product teams on the launch of new products, including review of contracts, the performance of timely accounting assessments, risk assessments, designing effective & efficient controls to mitigate risks, and ensuring finance requirements are delivered by product and engineering teams to support successful product launches.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal team members and cross-functional teams globally, including legal, product, engineering, tax, and risk teams.
• Facilitate communication and information flow between cross-functional business partners and the Finance organization.
• Review end-to-end system flows used for accounting and financial reporting for risk assessment, partnering with engineering and product teams to implement process and control improvements.
• Drive the implementation of new accounting policies, and updates to existing policies that ensure compliance with GAAP and alignment with business strategy and related accounting guidance.
• Carry out month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical reviews to ensure an accurate and timely, monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Design and implement scalable accounting processes related to month-end and quarter-end financial close.

Skills:

• Knowledge of general accounting or auditing principles (emphasis of ASC 606)
• Knowledge and experience with internal controls
• Advanced ability to understand system processes
• A strong business acumen, partnership experience, and communication skills
• Skilled in comprehending end-to-end systems that impact accounting & financial reporting processes
• Experience with financial statements and financial analysis
• Experience leveraging AI to support day to day tasks and improve efficiency
• Exceptional knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft tools
• Experience executing and delivering high quality, accurate work in a dynamic, fast paced and deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work independently as a significant individual contributor with minimal guidance.
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields
• CPA preferred
• 10 years of accounting experience
• Experience in ASC 606

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.