Senior Corporate Accountant

8am • Austin, TX

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our growing Accounting team in Austin, TX. You'll report to the Sr. Director, Assistant Controller, and take ownership of accurate, on-time financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards across the business. You'll partner closely with FP&A, external auditors, and lenders, and you'll have real input into how the team uses AI to work smarter, not just faster.

Requirements

• 6+ years of accounting experience, ideally a mix of public and industry accounting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, with experience researching technical accounting questions
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with system integrations
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with a can-do, resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation

Nice To Haves

• CPA a plus
• Experience with Workday strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the yearly external audit process, managing PBC requests, documentation, and financial statement footnotes
• Research complex accounting issues and draft technical accounting memos and internal policies
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and consolidate results across business units
• Deliver required lender financial statement and covenant reporting on schedule
• Partner with the Assistant Controller and FP&A to explain and resolve P&L variances each month
• Build and maintain complex Excel and system schedules, and document internal controls with an eye toward improvement
• Use AI tools like Claude and Gemini to automate recurring reporting, reconciliations, and technical research
• Lead process improvement efforts and special projects across the accounting function

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu , leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

What This Job Offers

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