Senior Accountant

Luminary Cloud • San Mateo, CA

34d

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Accountant who wants to help build the financial foundation of a fast-growing SaaS company. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the month-end close, bringing Big 4-caliber rigor to a startup environment, while driving the systems, controls, and processes that will scale with us as we grow.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with hands-on ASC 606 revenue recognition experience
• Experience with modern accounting/ERP systems preferred (NetSuite or QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Rippling, or similar); comfort adopting new tools in a fast-changing environment
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; financial modeling experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage a full close cycle independently, start to finish
• Experience building or improving internal controls and process documentation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate numbers into business insight
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to non-finance stakeholders and leadership
• High attention to detail balanced with an ability to move fast and prioritize in an ambiguous, high-growth environment
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred (audit or transaction advisory experience valued)
• Prior in-house experience at a SaaS or subscription-based company preferred, particularly with revenue recognition for recurring-revenue models
• CPA license or active pursuit preferred
• Experience operating in a high-growth or startup environment — comfortable with limited process and building things from scratch
• Track record of working cross-functionally beyond traditional accounting/finance silos

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in partnership with the Controller
• Own journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Oversee AP/AR, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and general ledger integrity
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls as the company scales toward audit-readiness
• Lead or support the annual external audit — preparing documentation, schedules, and liaising directly with auditors
• Own multi-state tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors on filings when needed
• Drive process improvements and automation, including ERP/accounting system enhancements (e.g., NetSuite, QBO)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Ops on contract terms, billing, and revenue implications
• Take on ad hoc projects and special analyses as the finance function matures

What This Job Offers

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