
Senior Associate – Technical Accounting
Lambda
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $169,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead technical accounting research and prepare memos for complex, non-routine transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Analyze accounting implications of significant transactions, including revenue, equity, debt, business combinations, leases, and stock-based compensation
- Partner cross-functionally (Legal, Tax, FP&A, Treasury) to assess accounting impacts and provide guidance ahead of execution
- Develop and maintain accounting policies; evaluate and implement new FASB and SEC guidance in preparation for public company readiness
- Support IPO readiness efforts, including drafting technical disclosures, assisting with S-1/10-K preparation, and enhancing financial statement presentation
- Assist with consolidated financial statement preparation, footnotes, and reporting package reviews to ensure accuracy and SEC compliance
- Support external audits and SOX readiness by preparing documentation, strengthening controls, and improving close and reporting processes
- Contribute to M&A, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives to support company growth
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in technical accounting, preferably within a Big 4 firm and/or a publicly traded company
- Active CPA required
- Strong knowledge of the U.S. GAAP with experience analyzing complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, equity, debt, business combinations)
- Proven ability to research accounting guidance and prepare clear, well-supported technical accounting memos
- Understanding of SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
- Experience partnering cross-functionally to assess accounting implications of business initiatives
- Familiarity with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workiva)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical guidance into practical recommendations
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical accountingU.S. GAAPrevenue recognitionleasesequitydebtbusiness combinationsSEC reportingfinancial statement preparationSOX compliance
Soft Skills
analytical capabilitieswritten communicationverbal communicationdetail-orientedproactivecross-functional collaborationresearch skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
CPA