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Sr. Accountant, Equity

3+ months ago Palo Alto, CA

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As a Senior Accountant, Equity, supporting both financial reporting and equity administration, you will be integral to our accounting operations, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records under US GAAP. This role will involve owning the preparation of equity accounting, assisting in our financial statement reviews and audits, and helping streamline and scale the end-to-end equity administration process, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices as we continue our rapid global
expansion.


What You'll Do:

  • Assist in the planning and execution of quarterly consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures, ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP
  • Support the Senior Manager, Stock Administration in providing various equity reports to the Tax, FP&A, and Payroll teams
  • Work closely with the Compensation and Legal teams to prepare equity grants for Board approval, and process Board-approved grants into Carta
  • Maintain supporting documents for internal/external SOX auditors and respond accurately, thoroughly and timely to requests for data.
  • Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts related to stock-based compensation in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 718) to support the month-end and quarter-end close
  • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to produce equity-related disclosures for financial statements and regulatory filings, ensuring high-quality, audit-ready documentation
  • Liaise and manage the coordination with external auditors during quarterly and annual financial reviews and audits.
  • Help with special projects and ad-hoc requests

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What We’re Looking For:

  • 2-3 years of overall experience in accounting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar preferred
  • Must demonstrate attention to detail, analytical abilities, and consistent follow-through, including project management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities and requests
  • Positive attitude and ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.

For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.

Pay Range
$75,000$135,000 USD
Client-provided location(s): Palo Alto, CA
Job ID: 6480617
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-02-05T23:36:56

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion