Senior General Ledger Accountant

Zoom

5d • $76,800 - $186,200 • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant on Zoom’s General Ledger team, this role owns the accounting lifecycle for capitalized software, including Internal Use Software (IUS) and Cloud Computing Arrangements (CCA), and contributes to close processes, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity. The role works across technical accounting and innovation, partnering with Engineering, FP&A, IT, and Finance to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and reported. It also contributes expertise to the use of AI-assisted automation in the controllership function.

Zoom’s General Ledger team is part of the Finance and Accounting organization and maintains the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial statements. The team operates in a fast-paced public company environment and collaborates with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable financial reporting and support Zoom’s strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a public company environment.
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and hands-on experience in accrual accounting, cost allocations, and the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets and complex reconciliations.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools and automation to accelerate day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently, meet firm deadlines in a high-volume close environment, and communicate accounting concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or active CPA candidacy.
• Experience at a public accounting firm supporting public companies.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404 compliance and ASC 350-40 accounting for Internal Use Software and Cloud Computing Arrangements.
• Experience supporting engineering or technical teams in a SaaS or technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting lifecycle for Internal Use Software (IUS) and Cloud Computing Arrangements (CCA), including capitalization tracking, project cost coordination, roll-forward reconciliation, policy documentation, and journal entries in compliance with ASC 350-40.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, expense allocations, and other adjusting entries, with appropriate supporting documentation; leverage and improve automated processes where possible.
• Maintain and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts in compliance with US GAAP, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analyses comparing actuals to prior periods, and partner with FP&A to explain significant P&L and balance sheet fluctuations.
• Support the financial reporting cycle by preparing and assembling reporting packages, including management-level P&L summaries, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX controls, and company accounting policies through periodic control testing activities that validate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and support external and internal audits, including preparing PBC schedules and coordinating evidence gathering.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to evaluate and implement AI-driven tools, automation solutions, and ERP improvements; provide functional accounting expertise and participate in testing and validation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and increase automation across general ledger activities.

Benefits

• The benefits program offers perks, benefits, and options intended to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial health, work-life balance, and community involvement.
• The compensation philosophy considers base salary, bonus, and equity value.

What This Job Offers

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