Senior Accountant

Decagon • San Francisco, CA

1d • $96,000 - $132,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to help build and run the day-to-day accounting engine that keeps our company scaling. This is a high-impact individual contributor role that owns core accounting operations across the general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, and travel and expense. You'll produce accurate, GAAP-compliant financials while helping design the scalable processes and controls a rapidly growing organization needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or in the process of working towards one is preferred
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, public accounting and industry experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes
• Hands-on experience with the general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, and T&E operations
• Must be highly proficient in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to independently reconcile and resolve discrepancies
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with comfort operating in a fast-moving startup environment

Nice To Haves

• Direct accounting experience for the following areas: accruals, prepaids, investment, internally use software, ASC 842 leases, revenue, foreign currency and/or consolidation.
• Experience at a high-growth or hyper-growth company
• Familiarity with modern accounting and expense tools (e.g., ERP systems, corporate card/expense platforms)

Responsibilities

• Own key areas of the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, leveraging AI-assisted tools to draft entries, flag anomalies, and accelerate reconciliation review to help deliver accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules, using AI-powered analysis to investigate and resolve discrepancies faster, while preserving strong documentation and internal controls
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing, accurate GL coding, and proper approvals while managing vendor payments, cash application, and aging reports
• Prepare documents supporting internal and external audits, using AI tools to organize evidence and surface exceptions proactively, and ensure the successful completion of those audits
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, People, and Operations to support company growth, and actively identify, pilot, and champion AI and automation opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across owned functions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
• Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
• Daily lunches and snacks in the office to keep you at your best
• Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)

What This Job Offers

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