Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

San Francisco · USD 130,000-150,000 / year · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

Notion is seeking a Senior Accountant to join Corporate Accounting and help build the financial foundation for a business shaping how work gets done in the AI era.
The role involves owning key areas of general ledger accounting and the month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
The candidate will partner closely with FP&A and cross-functional stakeholders to explain fluctuations, surface issues, and support accurate reporting at scale.

Own assigned areas across monthly, quarterly, and annual close: Prepare accurate journal entries and adjustments with clear supporting documentation, and complete close work on time.
Independently manage assigned close areas, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and resolve outstanding items with a clear rhythm for identifying and escalating issues by the 90th day.
Analyze financial results and explain variance drivers in management reporting, partnering with FP&A and other stakeholders to make the numbers clear and actionable by the 90th day.
Use AI-enabled tools and automation to streamline analysis, reconciliations, and recurring workflows—freeing time for higher-judgment accounting work by the 90th day.
Strengthen controls and accounting processes across assigned areas, supporting accurate financial statements by the end of the first year.
Drive scalable improvements across Corporate Accounting, collaborating with FP&A, AP, Legal, and other teams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency by the end of the first year.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accrual accounting, applied to produce accurate and well-supported accounting outcomes.
Progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years with hands-on ownership of month-end close processes.
Proficiency with NetSuite and an active, practical approach to using AI and automation to streamline accounting workflows.
Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional partnerships and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels, including explaining fluctuations and their business drivers.
Ownership, sound judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset: looking for ways to make the work more accurate, scalable, and easier for others to build on.