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Accountant, Revenue Accounting | Palo Alto, California
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Palo Alto , California

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Onsite

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Contract

Palo Alto, California

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Onsite

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Contract

Job ID 76660|Posted Oct 16, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support revenue accounting operations for a fast-paced, collaborative team on a 5-month temporary assignment. This role offers hands-on experience with month-end and quarter-end close activities, SOX control workbooks, reconciliations, and revenue-focused accounting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain SOX control workbooks, validating source data and tying supporting schedules to the general ledger
  • Support replacement deal reviews by comparing quote terms to sales order and line details and identifying discrepancies for review
  • Assist with debook processing, including calculation preparation and reconciliation to supporting documentation and system data
  • Execute monthly accounting activities in NetSuite, such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and close deliverables
  • Review work carefully for completeness and accuracy before handoff, ensuring documentation is clear and audit-ready
  • Support revenue close validations by pulling and reconciling data from NetSuite and Salesforce
  • Help prepare supporting schedules for quarterly AR and revenue footnotes
  • Raise questions, blockers, and timing risks early with thoughtful recommendations or clear follow-up needs
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Skills

  • 3+ years of relevant accounting or revenue accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Understanding of ASC 606 and SOX controls
  • Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, and working with large data sets
  • Excellent attention to detail and a consistent habit of checking work before submission
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate next steps and needs concisely
  • Ability to manage deadlines, incorporate feedback quickly, and stay organized in a fast-moving environment
  • Hands-on experience using Google Workspace tools

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in public accounting or with a public company
  • SaaS industry accounting experience
  • Exposure to NetSuite and Salesforce
  • Familiarity with supporting AR and revenue footnote schedules
  • Proactive, learning-oriented mindset

Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and supported. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who bring different perspectives, experiences, and ideas, and we encourage qualified applicants 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.

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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