Sr. Accountant

AppLovin • Palo Alto, CA

8d • $131,580 - $172,000

About The Position

AppLovin is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its US accounting team. The role owns key parts of the monthly close cycle, supports accurate financial reporting, and helps develop processes that enable the company’s continued growth. It offers high visibility and direct exposure to the broader finance organization.

The Senior Accountant executes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities; performs balance sheet reconciliations; supports accounting and reporting across leases, intangibles, corporate accounting, and other general accounting functions; prepares and reviews financial schedules; and supports external audits and technical accounting research. The role also works with cross-functional partners and identifies process improvements to increase the accuracy and efficiency of the close.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in US GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in a major ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
• Experience managing US auditor and service provider relationships, including coordinating requests, deliverables, and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Self-starter mindset and willingness to identify what needs to be fixed.
• Accounting or finance degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Background at a fast-paced technology company.
• NetSuite experience.
• Experience at a public company or in the technology/digital advertising industry.
• Exposure to SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Experience in system implementations.
• Experience utilizing AI to streamline manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accounts are properly supported on a timely basis.
• Support accounting and reporting across areas such as leases, intangibles, corporate accounting, and other general accounting functions, depending on business needs.
• Prepare and review financial schedules for management reporting and external audit support.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance close accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and business partners to ensure accounting completeness.
• Support US external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Assist with technical accounting research and documentation as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Unlimited discretionary time off.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 80 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Equity and other forms of incentive compensation may be provided depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed