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Developer Tools, Cloud Computing, Web Hosting, SaaS

Senior Accountant

San Francisco, CAHybridFull TimeSenior$120,000–$140,000 /yrPosted 29 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

US GAAP
FASB ASC
Accruals
Lease Accounting
Capitalized Commissions
Payroll Accounting
M&A Accounting
Financial Close
Account Reconciliation
Financial Reporting

Nice to have

CPA
Big 4
High-growth private company

Role summary

Vercel is seeking a Senior Accountant to support and scale its accounting operations, aiming for public company standards. Reporting to the Sr. Accounting Manager, this role will own operational accounting areas, contribute to monthly/quarterly closes, and ensure accurate financial information. Key responsibilities include accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, payroll accounting, and M&A accounting. The Senior Accountant will also drive process improvements, automation, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or high-growth private company), and strong US GAAP knowledge are required. A CPA is preferred.

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company, freeing people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide.

About the role

As a Senior Accountant, you'll own key areas of Vercel's monthly and quarterly close, including accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, and payroll accounting, as the company scales its accounting operations to public-company standards. You'll partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely financial information, and help automate and scale the close process, including accounting for new subsidiaries as Vercel grows through M&A. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

What you'll do

Own monthly and quarterly close activities for assigned accounting areas, including accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, and payroll accounting

Prepare account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting packages for senior leadership, including fluctuation and trend analysis

Partner with FP&A to align accounting results with actuals, forecasts, and business drivers

Lead process improvement and automation initiatives, including building AI agents to automate recurring close activities and strengthen internal controls

Support accounting for new entities from M&A activity, and assist with audit and review processes, including documentation and auditor inquiries

What you need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred

3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and high-growth private company experience

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and FASB ASC standards, with hands-on experience in accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, or payroll accounting

Experience partnering cross-functionally with FP&A or business teams to align accounting processes with reporting needs

Bonus if you

Have experience with multi-entity or international subsidiary accounting, including M&A integration

Have worked in a SaaS, PaaS, or tech company accounting function

Have built or used AI or automation tools to streamline accounting workflows

Compensation & 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.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Disclosures:

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