Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Zip Code: 94304
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $30.08 - $39.77/hr.
Keyword's: #PaloAltojobs; #Accountantjobs;
Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:
We are seeking a versatile Finance Professional to support our day-to-day FP&A and financial operations. This role is a blend of high-level stakeholder reporting and hands-on operational tasks, including sourcing support and master data management.

We are currently undergoing an EPM system implementation; while we have a "white glove" implementation team handling the technical build, this role will serve as a key internal resource for data validation, process alignment and offers a chance to integrate knowledge about AI driven data analytics.

Key Responsibilities
*Reporting & Analysis: Manage actuals reconciliation, variance analysis, and the preparation of monthly reporting packages for various stakeholders.
*Business Partnering: Provide Team Leads with budget transparency through regular reporting and proactive financial insights.
*Master Data Management: Maintain the integrity of Cost Centers, GL accounts, and project codes to ensure accurate reporting.
*Transactional Support: Oversee actual invoicing, manage headcount approvals, and handle ad-hoc financial requests.
*Month-End & Sourcing Support
*Close Activities: Review accruals and actuals during the period-end close process to ensure accuracy.
*Sourcing Liaison: Support the procurement lifecycle by assisting with vendor onboarding, PO clarifications, and tracking spend against departmental budgets.
*EPM Implementation Support (Value-Add)
*Functional Partnership: Act as a finance point of contact for the implementation team to provide business context.
*Data Validation: Assist in validating that data migrated to the new system (Oracle/SAP/etc.) aligns with legacy records.
*UAT Participation: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure the new system meets operational reporting needs

Requirements
*Experience: 5-8+ years in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Finance Operations.
*Systems: Strong proficiency in Oracle or SAP. EPM experience is a significant advantage.
*Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills for data reconciliation, AI-powered apps such as Hex, Databricks, Gemini
*Mindset: A "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach; comfortable moving from high-level analysis to granular data entry and coding.

Highly Valued (Preferred) Experience
*System Transitions: Previous experience working in a finance department during an EPM or ERP implementation.
*Growth Potential: An interest in growing with the company and transitioning into a permanent role.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.