Senior Accountant

Fastly • San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. In this role, you’ll support Fixed Asset and Internal Use Software accounting. You’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records through journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and KPI updates with an emphasis on SOX-compliant processes and cross-functional coordination.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently with general direction, proactively communicates progress and takes ownership of their deliverables. You’ll be part of a collaborative and technically savvy team that values continuous learning, system improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of experience in corporate or public accounting
• Familiarity with global accounting operations and U.S. GAAP (ASC 360 & ASC 350-40)
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and dependable
• Strong Excel skills (XLOOKUP, pivot tables)
• Able to work independently with general direction and communicate effectively across teams
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks, asking thoughtful questions, and seeing work through to completion

Nice To Haves

• Audit experience and CPA a plus
• Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, Coupa, and G-Suite a plus
• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use AI tools to enhance workflows and deliver measurable gains in efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute full-cycle Fixed Asset and Internal Use Software accounting including: review of new equipment purchases for capitalization, assess portfolio for impairment triggers, review equipment purchase agreements, input fixed assets into the subledger, review internal-use software development, generate and post journal entries, assess and record accruals, prepare variance analysis, prepare disclosures, and partner with FP&A on Budget vs Actual analysis
• Update key accounting metrics and support KPI tracking during month-end close
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Product, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and ensure completeness and accuracy of upstream information
• Proactively communicate task status, escalate issues as needed, and follow through on deliverables
• Support additional accounting tasks and evolving team needs as assigned — this role will grow over time, and flexibility to take on new responsibilities is key

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident), a Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees.
• We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• For 2026, we offer 11 paid local holidays, 12 paid company wellness days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees