Senior Accountant

Luminary

  • San Mateo
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    Experience with modern accounting/ERP systems preferred (NetSuite or QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Rippling, or similar); comfort adopting new tools in a fast-changing environment. Demonstrated ability to independently own significant components of the month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Mateo

    Description

    We're looking for a Senior Accountant who wants to help build the financial foundation of a fast-growing SaaS company. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the month-end close while helping build the systems, controls, and processes that will scale with us as we grow. Big 4 public accounting experience preferred, particularly for candidates transitioning into industry. Candidates with equivalent experience in a high-growth SaaS environment are also considered.



    Key duties, responsibilities, and deliverables:

    • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in partnership with the Controller
    • Own journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
    • Own accounting activities related to AP/AR, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and general ledger integrity
    • Assist the Controller in designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls as the company scales toward audit-readiness
    • Support the annual external audit — preparing documentation, schedules, and liaising directly with auditors
    • Own multi-state sales tax filings and monitor withholding tax compliance performed by third-party providers
    • Drive process improvements and automation, including enhancements to accounting systems and workflows
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Ops on contract terms, billing, and revenue implications
    • Take on ad hoc projects and special analyses as the finance function matures


    Expertise and qualifications: 

    • Hands-on experience with ASC 606, preferably in a SaaS or subscription-based environment, including deferred revenue and recurring revenue recognition
    • Experience with modern accounting/ERP systems preferred (NetSuite or QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Rippling, or similar); comfort adopting new tools in a fast-changing environment
    • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience building financial schedules and analyses; financial modeling experience a plus
    • Demonstrated ability to independently own significant components of the month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
    • Experience building or improving internal controls and process documentation
    • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting and financial results clearly to non-finance stakeholders
    • High attention to detail balanced with an ability to move fast and prioritize in an ambiguous, high-growth environment
    • Drive to use AI tools to automate routine journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close tasks


    Background and experience:

    • 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience
    • Big 4 public accounting background preferred (audit or transaction advisory experience valued)
    • Prior in-house experience at a SaaS or subscription-based company or CPA firm, particularly with revenue recognition for recurring-revenue models
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA license or active pursuit preferred
    • Experience operating in a high-growth or startup environment — comfortable with limited process and building things from scratch
    • Track record of working cross-functionally beyond traditional accounting/finance silos

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