Senior Accountant - Integration & Acquisition AccountingLocation: Onsite - Pleasanton, California
Reporting to: Controller
OverviewThis role supports STN's acquisition activity from due diligence through post-close integration, partnering with deal teams to evaluate targets, record purchase accounting entries, and align acquired companies' financial operations with corporate policy.
Key ResponsibilitiesDue Diligence & Deal Analysis- Support financial due diligence on target companies, reviewing historical financials, accounting policies, and internal controls
- Identify accounting policy differences between the target and the acquirer (GAAP vs. non-GAAP, revenue recognition practices, etc.)
- Assist in quality of earnings (QoE) analysis and identification of potential deal risks or adjustments
- Review target's balance sheet for unrecorded liabilities, contingencies, or valuation concerns
Purchase Accounting & Opening Balance Sheet- Prepare and support purchase price allocation (PPA), including identification and valuation of tangible and intangible assets acquired
- Record opening balance sheet entries for the acquired entity, including goodwill calculation
- Ensure proper accounting for contingent consideration, earnouts, and holdbacks
Post-Acquisition Integration- Lead or support the integration of acquired company's financial records into the parent company's ERP/accounting systems
- Map acquired entity's chart of accounts to the parent's chart of accounts
- Align acquired company's accounting policies and procedures with corporate policy
- Support harmonization of close calendars, reporting packages, and internal control processes
Experience & QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally including M&A, transaction services, or technical accounting
- Solid understanding of US GAAP, including business combinations (ASC 805)
- Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
Preferred- CPA license
- Public accounting experience (audit or transaction advisory services)
- Prior involvement in M&A due diligence, purchase accounting, or ERP system integrations
- Experience mapping charts of accounts across entities
Soft Skills- Analytical Thinking: Breaks down complex target-company financials to surface risks and adjustments
- Collaboration: Works cross-functionally with deal teams, corporate development, and acquired companies' finance staff
- Project Management: Keeps multiple integration workstreams and deadlines on track
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating the ambiguity and changing scope inherent to M&A work
Compensation- Full-Time, Exempt
- $110,000-$135,000/year, DOE
Benefits- Health Coverage - Medical, Dental & Vision
- FSA Health and Dependent Care available
- 401(k) Plan
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Observed Holidays Paid
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Collaborative, growth-driven culture
