Senior Accountant

Samsara•Atlanta, GA

1d•$72,888 - $98,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role within the US accounting team, responsible for highly visible accounting areas and supported directly by the Accounting Manager. This role is for someone who is serious about their professional development, wants to learn from the best, leave a lasting footprint on global accounting operations, and wants to do it at an industry-leading, market-disrupting, fast-growing publicly-traded technology company. The individual will be on the ground floor of an opportunity to help Samsara anchor its standards of excellence to world-class practices in a team that thrives on innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, and business partnering. The company is looking for someone to grow with them, with a honed set of skills that can be applied to a variety of growth opportunities within the team over the years to come. This role requires supporting the next phase of growth by working through complex areas efficiently and effectively, including through the adoption and use of AI tools. The role will interact with various cross-functional teams, making excellent written and verbal communication a must. This is a great role for someone who wants to learn quickly and become part of an excellent, high-performing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
5+ years relevant accounting experience in both public accounting & industry
Able to work with a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of operational accounting processes (accruals, account reconciliation, month end/year end close)
Must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively
Intermediate Excel skills

Nice To Haves

CPA (or equivalent) or interest in obtaining CPA (or equivalent)
Experience working under strict deadlines and ensuring compliance with company policies
Must be a fast learner with a strong desire to learn and a ‘can do’ attitude
Experience with NetSuite
Experience supporting external audit
Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Gem, Glean
Critical thinker, able to implement scalable processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end GL month-end close activities across complex, high-visibility account areas, including preparation and review of account reconciliations
Demonstrate deep ownership of assigned areas which may include, among others, internal-use software, inventory, deferred commissions, marketable securities and investments, complex bank account arrangements, and AP/AR-related accounts
Apply technical accounting judgment to evaluate transactions, research US GAAP guidance (including ASC 842, ASC 360, ASC 350, and others), and document conclusions in clear, audit-ready memos
Serve as a cross-functional business partner to teams including procure-to-pay, treasury, payroll, sales compensation, order-to-cash, and supply chain — anticipating issues before they become close problems
Lead and drive process improvement initiatives — owning the design and implementation of scalable solutions using AI and other automation tools.
Support external audit by preparing PBC schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and maintaining organized, well-documented workpapers
Collaborate actively with team members sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement through scalable process and tooling enhancements that reduce manual effort and improve team efficiency
Evaluate and champion the adoption of AI and automation tooling to reduce manual effort and improve close quality
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally