Senior Accountant II

Aurora Innovation•Pittsburgh, PA

21d•$104,000 - $166,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora is seeking a Senior Accountant II to join the Corporate Accounting team. This role will be responsible for taking ownership of complex accounting processes, performing first-level reviews of journal entries and account reconciliations, and assisting with financial statement analysis. The position also involves supporting audits, performing SOX controls, spearheading process improvement initiatives, and collaborating with other teams to ensure accurate financial capture. Additionally, the Senior Accountant II will coach and mentor junior staff and assist with ad hoc projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
6+ years of relevant work experience, public company audit experience preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP; expertise in leases is preferred
Strong understanding of financial and operational controls
Experience using NetSuite, is preferred
Strong presentation, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Demonstrated history of driving process improvement and solving complex operational or accounting challenges
Attention to detail resulting in consistent, reliable, and accurate work product
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

CPA (or international equivalent)

Responsibilities

Take ownership of complex accounting processes timely, accurately, and efficiently, including the recording of journal entries and preparation of account reconciliations.
Perform first-level reviews of journal entries and account reconciliations for lower-risk areas prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and proper GAAP adherence.
Assist with the analysis of financial statements and variance analysis for month-end close.
Support quarterly reviews and annual audits, serving as a point of contact for external auditors.
Perform key SOX controls, maintain process documentation, and identify opportunities for risk mitigation.
Spearhead process improvement and automation initiatives, evaluating and implementing AI solutions to scale financial operations alongside the organization’s rapid growth and growing datasets.
Partner with the Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting team to research, document, and form opinions on accounting topics.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A and operational business partners to ensure financial impacts are accurately captured.
Coach and mentor members of the Accounting team.
Assist with ad hoc requests and special projects.