Senior Accountant

Tekion • Pleasanton, CA

7d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About Tekion: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. This position is on site 4 days a week in Pleasanton, CA- Thursday remote. Summary: The Senior Accountat will lead key components of the accounting cycle including complex reconciliations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting. This role plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, while supporting audits and process improvements across the finance function.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or progress toward certification preferred
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and internal control principles
• Strong command of operational accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems NetSuite is highly preferred (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP) and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with cash accounting, fixed assets, operational accounting and payroll accounting with close management and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for complex balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Leads portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
• Supports preparation of financial statements and variance analysis for management reporting.
• Assists in the development and enforcement of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Coordinates with auditors during internal and external audit processes and provides required documentation.
• Partners cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and other teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and data flow.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees