Senior Accountant

F5 Networks•Seattle, WA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. At F5, Inc., we’re not just a company – we’re a community of innovators shaping the future of application delivery and security. As a global leader in multi-cloud application services, we are driving the digital transformation for some of the world’s largest enterprises, governments, and service providers. At F5, you’ll join a team of talented, forward-thinking professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges and creating cutting-edge solutions. Working at F5 means collaborating with passionate peers, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and having a real impact on the world’s digital landscape. We’re big on empowering our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to grow, thrive, and deliver their best work. With a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, we’ve built an environment where your contributions are valued, your career growth is a priority, and your work-life balance matters. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team that’s making a real difference, F5 is the place for you. Job Summary F5, Inc. is seeking an experienced and technically capable Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team in Seattle, WA. This role will primarily manage the accounting for prepaids, accrued expenses, intangible assets, and intercompany cross-charge activities. The role will partner closely with Procurement, IT, PD, Legal, FP&A, A/P, Tax, and our worldwide accounting teams to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of our financial operations and reporting over these areas. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical accounting experience in the above domains, ideally proficient in Oracle EBS, Blackline amortization schedules, and Coupa. A demonstrated interest in process automation and the application of AI tools to improve accounting workflows is imperative. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with the desire to contribute in a high-performing, collaborative environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively partner across teams and levels of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact at a leading multi-cloud application security company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public companies or high-growth organizations.
Proven expertise in managing the accounting close process, including internal reporting, fluctuation analysis, and execution of SOX internal controls in a dynamic environment.
Expert in US GAAP and internal controls.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to partner with other levels in the organization.
Strong sense of ownership and ability to apply judgment to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached with stakeholders.
Proven ability to proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to leadership.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
Possess a critical thinking mindset.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Experience in working within financial ERP systems (Oracle, Coupa, etc.), reconciliation tools (Blackline), and AI and financial automation tools, strongly preferred.
Experience within the technology industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of prepayments for multi-year contracts, including accruals, capitalization, amortization, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and F5 policies.
Own intercompany cross-charge schedules, review and organize transactions for invoicing, and collaborate with worldwide accounting teams to prepare reconciliations.
Create and maintain accrued expense subledgers.
Partner with Procurement, IT, PD, FP&A, and other departments to evaluate expenditure requests, determine proper accounting treatment, and document supporting conclusions.
Serve as a key resource for international accounting teams, collaborating on recurring and ad hoc efforts and reporting needs.
Own the accounting for your area, anchored in the monthly accounting close process, identify opportunities for standardization, efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
Willingly explore new projects, problem-solving, and cross-departmental enhancements as needed.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Develop, implement, and execute relevant internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.