Sr. Accountant
Palo Alto · Palo Alto - 1530 · USD 130,000-190,000 · 4+ years experience · Remote · Posted Sep 21, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 4+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Palo Alto · Palo Alto - 1530
- Salary
- USD 130,000-190,000 · Base salary
About the role
- The Sr. Accountant will join the Finance organization to maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close processes.
- This role involves performing variance analysis, reconciliations, and driving process improvements within a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Support inventory, fixed assets, cost accounting, or other specialized areas
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional balance sheet reconciliations
- Collaborate with accounting staff to foster a supportive work environment
- Work with Tax, FP&A, and Financial Reporting stakeholders to build and implement operational solutions
- Collaborate with auditors to provide accurate and timely documentation
- Perform ad hoc duties and analysis as assigned
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4+ years of accounting experience
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline
- CPA license or equivalent
- Ability to guide junior staff
- Familiarity with SQL
- Understanding of US GAAP
Benefits
- Long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Position is based in Palo Alto, CA
- Requires being onsite; remote work is not considered
Skills
- Excel
- SQL
- US GAAP
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Reporting
