Accountant Jobs in San Jose, CA
Accountant jobs in San Jose concentrate in the North San Jose tech corridor, downtown's financial district, and the Santana Row business cluster, with steady demand from technology, semiconductor, and venture-backed companies hiring across corporate, public, and cost accounting. Employers hiring right now include Adobe, Solidigm, and HomeFirst. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This is a Temporary Role with hands-on position assisting accounting management in planning, organizing and conducting the daily activities in most aspects of cost accounting for the company with responsibilities to include proper development, maintenance and reporting financial data for Inventory and Product Costing in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The position will also be responsible for maintaining procedures for internal control and processes to aid in achieving company financial targets and goals.
Job Description / Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all cost accounting related activities: month-end close (journal entries and corresponding account reconciliations, flux analysis, and Financial Reporting in accordance with GAAP)
- Responsible for Monthly E&O inventory reserve analysis and warranty reserve analysis
- Prepare the quarterly OH analysis and JE. Prepare costing-related analysis (PPV/IPV variance analysis, standard costs adjustments, etc.)
- Responsible for overseeing inventory movements and ensuring the costs are appropriately monitored and captured
- Work closely with the Engineering & Operations departments to evaluate cost drivers. Ability to communicate across functional departments and provide financial expertise to business partners
- Interface with the SOX internal auditors for internal control matrix testing. Responsible for preparation of schedules for annual Interface with the SOX internal auditors for internal control matrix testing
- Responsible for preparation of schedules for annual financial audit as well as SOX 404 audit
- Prepare supporting documentation for the year-end financial audit and the quarterly reviews
- Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts
- Investigate cycle counting variances and resolve issues
- Setting/ update standard costs and reviewing actual costs for variances
- Strong ability to drive continuous improvement of systems and processes
- Develop product cost and profitability analyses and identify process improvements
- Coordinate with other corporate financial and accounting management staff to assure timely and accurate operations between the financial functions
- Ad hoc projects as assigned
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Strong background of inventory valuation and cost accounting
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and in teams to identify and tackle problems enthusiastically and clearly identify key issues of importance for team resolution. Ability to work openly and collaboratively across A10 organization, create strong relationships
- Advanced excel skills
- Working knowledge about SOX compliance
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of cost accounting experience
- Experience working with advanced ERP systems. Experience with Oracle is preferred but not required
- Strong interpersonal and communication, written and verbal, skills, including bridging communication between Finance and Operations community
- Demonstrated effective verbal, reporting, visual and written communication skills
- CPA/CMA preferred but not required
A10 Networks is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal subcontractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A10 also complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
#LI-AN1 - Hybrid
Compensation: up to $58/hour
This is a Temporary Role with hands-on position assisting accounting management in planning, organizing and conducting the daily activities in most aspects of cost accounting for the company with responsibilities to include proper development, maintenance and reporting financial data for Inventory and Product Costing in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The position will also be responsible for maintaining procedures for internal control and processes to aid in achieving company financial targets and goals.
Job Description / Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all cost accounting related activities: month-end close (journal entries and corresponding account reconciliations, flux analysis, and Financial Reporting in accordance with GAAP)
- Responsible for Monthly E&O inventory reserve analysis and warranty reserve analysis
- Prepare the quarterly OH analysis and JE. Prepare costing-related analysis (PPV/IPV variance analysis, standard costs adjustments, etc.)
- Responsible for overseeing inventory movements and ensuring the costs are appropriately monitored and captured
- Work closely with the Engineering & Operations departments to evaluate cost drivers. Ability to communicate across functional departments and provide financial expertise to business partners
- Interface with the SOX internal auditors for internal control matrix testing. Responsible for preparation of schedules for annual Interface with the SOX internal auditors for internal control matrix testing
- Responsible for preparation of schedules for annual financial audit as well as SOX 404 audit
- Prepare supporting documentation for the year-end financial audit and the quarterly reviews
- Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts
- Investigate cycle counting variances and resolve issues
- Setting/ update standard costs and reviewing actual costs for variances
- Strong ability to drive continuous improvement of systems and processes
- Develop product cost and profitability analyses and identify process improvements
- Coordinate with other corporate financial and accounting management staff to assure timely and accurate operations between the financial functions
- Ad hoc projects as assigned
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Strong background of inventory valuation and cost accounting
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and in teams to identify and tackle problems enthusiastically and clearly identify key issues of importance for team resolution. Ability to work openly and collaboratively across A10 organization, create strong relationships
- Advanced excel skills
- Working knowledge about SOX compliance
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of cost accounting experience
- Experience working with advanced ERP systems. Experience with Oracle is preferred but not required
- Strong interpersonal and communication, written and verbal, skills, including bridging communication between Finance and Operations community
- Demonstrated effective verbal, reporting, visual and written communication skills
- CPA/CMA preferred but not required
A10 Networks is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal subcontractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A10 also complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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Compensation: up to $58/hour
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Accountant Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an accountant job in San Jose?
The strongest path in San Jose is targeting the technology and semiconductor sectors, where finance teams hire accountants for revenue recognition, cost accounting, and close support. Concentrating your search in North San Jose, downtown, and the Alviso corridor gives you access to the densest employer base. Candidates who demonstrate familiarity with ASC 606 or stock-based compensation accounting stand out in this market.
Which companies hire accountants in San Jose?
Employers hiring accountants in San Jose right now include Adobe, Solidigm, and HomeFirst, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Jose's employer base skews heavily toward publicly traded tech firms, chipmakers, and fast-growth startups that maintain full in-house accounting teams rather than outsourcing.
Are there remote accountant jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though remote availability depends on the role, with analytical and reporting-focused positions being the most flexible while close management and treasury roles typically require on-site presence. About 67% of accountant openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting tech employers' relatively flexible work policies. General ledger and financial reporting roles in San Jose's tech sector see the highest share of hybrid arrangements.
How can I get an accountant job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in San Jose is an accounts payable or staff accountant role at a mid-size technology company, where teams are large enough to onboard and train junior hires. Startups in the North San Jose corridor regularly hire entry-level candidates who have completed internships or are sitting for the CPA exam. Familiarity with NetSuite or Workday gives newer candidates a concrete advantage over other applicants in this market.
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