Vercel

Senior Accountant

Vercel

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own key operational accounting areas, including capitalized commissions, payroll accounting and accounting for subsidiaries.
  • Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations for senior leadership, including detailed fluctuation and trend analyses.
  • Support the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of assigned areas.
  • Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Partner with FP&A to align accounting results, ensuring consistency between actuals, forecasts, and business drivers.
  • Lead or support process improvement and automation initiatives to streamline month-end and quarter-end close activities, improve internal controls, and enhance end-to-end operational effectiveness.
  • Build and use AI agents to automate daily activities
  • Support M&A activities as they arise, including onboarding new entities.
  • Assist with audit and review processes by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and supporting testing efforts.
  • Support other special projects as they arise.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and/or high-growth private company experience.
  • Understanding of US GAAP. Prior experience in payroll accounting and/or capitalized commissions) is a plus.
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented accountant with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Process-oriented and curious, with an interest in leveraging AI, automation, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Experience working cross-functionally to align accounting processes with business operations and reporting needs.
  • Strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and explain accounting concepts clearly.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package, including equity.
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package.
  • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
accountingfinancial reportingaccount reconciliationscapitalized commissionspayroll accountingUS GAAPprocess improvementautomationM&A activitiesaudit support
Soft skills
detail-orientedownershipmulti-priority managementprocess-orientedcuriositycommunicationcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA