<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a team in Santa Clara, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a well-rounded, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a hands-on environment, manage core close activities, and help maintain accuracy across the general ledger. The role will provide essential accounting support while the existing team concentrates on audit-related priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities, including preparation for third-quarter reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Review journal entries while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure underlying support is correct.</p><p>• Review account activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification rather than relying only on reconciliation status.</p><p>• Perform broad general ledger and day-to-day accounting work across multiple areas of the function.</p><p>• Provide effective support in an accounting environment that depends heavily on manual processes and careful review.</p><p>• Take ownership of key accounting tasks to help balance workloads while internal staff remain focused on audit demands.</p>

• Strong, broad-based accounting experience with the ability to support multiple general accounting functions.<br>• Hands-on background with month-end close and quarter-end close processes.<br>• Experience preparing journal entries and performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations.<br>• Proficiency in QuickBooks and confidence working within general ledger systems.<br>• Ability to assess account accuracy and completeness with strong attention to detail.<br>• Comfortable working in a manual accounting environment that requires careful organization and follow-through.<br>• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and financial statement support activities.

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