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Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Pilot.com
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Accounting
Salary
$131,000 - $156,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online, Carta, and FloQast or BlackLine
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to use AI/automation tools to improve accounting workflows
Nice to have
  • CPA preferred (or in progress)
  • 2-4 years of Big Four experience
  • Experience with NetSuite ERP
  • Experience participating in a NetSuite implementation, ERP conversion, or financial systems transformation
  • Exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition
What the job really is

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing the monthly close process, financial reporting, and equity accounting while identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements. This role involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for audits, as well as collaborating with various departments and mentoring junior staff. The position is designed for a high-performing individual aiming to advance to an Accounting Manager role in the near future.

Benefits
  • Flexible vacation/time-off policy
  • All federal holidays are observed
  • Competitive benefits package including additional wellness benefits
  • Parental leave for birthing or non-birthing parents – 100% pay for 12 weeks
  • 401(k) plan
  • Equity eligibility for full-time regular positions
Things to weigh
  • 3 days/week in office requirement
  • Role involves significant collaboration across departments
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the hybrid model
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