Accountant

Accountant OpportunityImmediate need for a talented Accountant. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Mountain View, CA (Hybrid).Key Responsibilities:Identify and prioritize valuable workflows based on customer value, frequency, complexity, and accounting risk.Represent different user personas, defining how workflows and review requirements differ for business owners, bookkeepers, and finance leads.Specify expected calculations, accounting treatments, and supporting evidence for QuickBooks Online (QBO) records.Create realistic evaluations, including business scenarios and test datasets, to assess accounting outcomes.Review completed outcomes to ensure accuracy and reconciliation of records.Diagnose failures and guide improvements by identifying errors and turning findings into actionable requirements.Help establish appropriate controls for agent interactions and decision-making.Enhance the overall experience by reviewing agent communications and user guidance.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.Advanced QBO expertise across multiple businesses or complex workflows; QBO ProAdvisor certification is a plus.Experience collaborating with software product teams, conducting user acceptance testing, or developing quality standards.Familiarity with AI evaluation, scoring rubrics, or reviewing AI-generated financial analysis.5+ years of substantial hands-on accounting or bookkeeping experience supporting small and midsize businesses.Working proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO), including transaction recording, account reconciliation, and financial report interpretation.Ability to independently verify accounting outcomes in QBO and investigate discrepancies.Strong analytical skills with comfort in working with spreadsheets and structured datasets.Ability to translate ambiguous customer requests into explicit requirements and acceptance criteria.Clear communication skills to explain accounting reasoning to both professionals and non-accountants.Curiosity about AI tools and a willingness to critically test their behavior.Effective collaboration skills with product, design, and engineering teams.