
GL Accountant
Persona
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $135,000 per year
About the role
- Own and manage general ledger accounting in NetSuite across multiple international entities, including oversight of key balance sheet accounts (cash, intercompany, accruals, payroll, taxes).
- Lead and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial consolidations.
- Oversee intercompany accounting activities, including billing, settlements, eliminations, and funding across entities.
- Manage multi-currency accounting and ensure compliance with US GAAP, including foreign currency remeasurement and translation.
- Support financial reporting and global tax compliance, partnering with external advisors on income tax, VAT/GST, and statutory filings.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Payroll, People Ops) and support audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and required documentation.
- Drive process improvements by documenting, automating, and enhancing NetSuite workflows, internal controls, and supporting international expansion projects.
Requirements
- 4+ years of accounting or audit experience, ideally within SaaS or usage-based revenue environments
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including hands-on experience with ASC 740 and familiarity with broader accounting standards
- Experience with US federal/state taxes and exposure to international tax frameworks (VAT/GST and foreign corporate taxes)
- Proficient in accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks) and productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; effective in cross-functional, collaborative environments.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision
- 3% 401(k) contribution
- unlimited PTO
- quarterly mental health days
- family planning benefits
- professional development stipend
- wellness benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
general ledger accountingmonthly close processjournal entriesreconciliationsvariance analysisfinancial consolidationsmulti-currency accountingUS GAAPforeign currency remeasurementtax compliance
Soft Skills
detail-orientedanalyticalcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborative