Senior Accountant

Vercel • San Francisco, CA

3d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting and scaling Vercel’s accounting operations as the company continues to grow and mature, to operate at standards expected for a public company. Reporting to the Sr. Accounting Manager, this role will own assigned operational accounting areas and be a key contributor to the monthly and quarterly close, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support FP&A and business decision-making. This position will have hands-on responsibility for key accounting areas, including but not limited to accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, and payroll accounting. This position will also have involvement in the accounting for subsidiaries related to M&A activity. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with internal teams and external providers to support process improvements, automation, and consistency across the accounting function in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and/or high-growth private company experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP - familiarity with FASB ASC standards, and comfortable doing some research independently. Solid foundations in the key accounting areas mentioned above.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented accountant with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Process-oriented and curious, with an interest in leveraging AI, automation, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience working cross-functionally to align accounting processes with business operations and reporting needs.
• Strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and explain accounting concepts clearly.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of assigned areas.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations for senior leadership, including detailed fluctuation and trend analyses.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Partner with FP&A to align accounting results, ensuring consistency between actuals, forecasts, and business drivers.
• Lead or support process improvement and automation initiatives to streamline month-end and quarter-end close activities, improve internal controls, and enhance end-to-end operational effectiveness.
• Build and use AI agents to automate daily activities.
• Support M&A activities as they arise, including onboarding new entities.
• Assist with audit and review processes by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and supporting testing efforts.
• Support other special projects as they arise.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

What This Job Offers

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