Senior Accountant - w/ IPO or GAAP experience

Zenlayer, Inc • Diamond Bar, CA

3d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will join the internal accounting team and handle core accounting responsibilities while applying public-company, IPO, or strong US GAAP experience to strengthen the team’s technical knowledge, processes, and controls as the company grows. The role includes preparing and reviewing accounting entries, owning the close, maintaining the general ledger, managing intercompany accounting, supporting revenue recognition, and assisting with budgeting and financial analysis.

The Senior Accountant will also strengthen internal controls, support external audits, recommend and implement process improvements, contribute to ERP and close automation, document policies and procedures, and share technical knowledge with colleagues. The position collaborates with FP&A, Tax, and Legal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA.
• At least 7 years of accounting experience.
• Either public company or IPO experience, including SEC reporting, S-1 readiness, or SOX, or extensive US GAAP experience at a top 25 accounting firm (Big 4, national, or large regional), including associate-level experience.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese, with the ability to work with a China-based parent or team as needed.
• Strong command of US GAAP and the ability to apply guidance to complex transactions.
• Proficiency in Excel and a modern ERP, such as NetSuite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842, or business combinations.
• Experience with close automation or process re-engineering.
• Experience mentoring or training peers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjusting entries.
• Own the month-, quarter-, and year-end close.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations as needed.
• Record revenue and support ASC 606 compliance.
• Assist with budgeting and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls and help remediate gaps.
• Partner with external auditors and provide PBC support during interim and year-end audits.
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend and implement improvements.
• Contribute to ERP and close automation.
• Document policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Share technical knowledge through informal training.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, and Legal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior