Top Senior Accountant Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Researches complex transactions under U.S. GAAP, prepares technical accounting memos, financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules, and coordinates audit readiness. The role strengthens SOX and IPO controls, updates accounting policies, improves reporting processes and systems, and partners with Legal, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Corporate Development, and Program Finance.

The Senior Accountant supports monthly and quarterly close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, payroll accounting, audits, and M&A entity onboarding. The role partners with FP&A and cross-functional teams, prepares analyses for leadership, improves accounting processes and controls, and uses AI and automation to increase efficiency. A bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong US GAAP knowledge are required; CPA certification is preferred.

Own monthly close, general ledger operations, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, corporate card and accounts payable workflows, SaaS billing reconciliations, equity accounting, and variable compensation calculations. Maintain US GAAP compliance and internal controls, support audits and tax filings, resolve cross-functional variances, and improve accounting systems and processes. The role requires an active CPA license and experience with cloud ERP and modern financial tooling.

Own general ledger areas and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, adjustments, and supporting documentation. Analyze financial results, explain variance drivers, and partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams. Use NetSuite, AI, and automation to improve accounting workflows, strengthen controls, resolve outstanding items, and drive scalable process improvements under US GAAP.

Supports accounting oversight for fixed assets, leases, construction in progress, and intangible assets. Responsibilities include capitalization assessments, lease accounting, month-end and quarter-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, stakeholder partnering, outsourced team oversight, process improvements, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit support while ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.

The Senior Accountant manages daily accounting operations, cash transactions, AP payments, reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, lease accounting, accruals, and month- and quarter-end close activities. The role supports financial reporting, cash forecasting, audits, SOX compliance, internal controls, and process improvements while partnering with Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, and Operations. This is a hybrid position requiring at least one day per week in the office.

Own key month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, prepaid schedules, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance. Support audits, strengthen accounting controls, and improve documentation and processes. Partner with the Director of Accounting to optimize the ERP and implement AP and expense platforms, leveraging automation and AI to make workflows faster, more accurate, and scalable.

Manage accounting, financial reporting, regulatory filings, audits, budgets, and compliance for a portfolio of captive insurance companies. Serve as the primary accounting contact for clients, senior management, regulators, auditors, and service providers. Prepare GAAP, SAP, and modified GAAP financial statements; coordinate audits; explain financial results; and support process improvements across accounting systems. The role requires strong insurance accounting knowledge, client management, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Supervise accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end and year-end close processes. The role prepares accurate financial statements, improves accounting procedures, ensures GAAP compliance, supports internal controls, and manages accounting assistants and bookkeepers.

Own revenue, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly close activities. Responsibilities include revenue recognition under ASC 606, reconciliations, journal entries, collections support, audit schedules, controls, finance systems improvement, and mentoring junior accounting staff. The role partners with Sales, RevOps, Account Management, and external auditors.

Senior Staff Accountant responsible for general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, variance analysis, audit support, GAAP compliance, internal controls, and accounting process improvements. The role also supports ERP enhancements, budgeting, forecasting, tax reporting, and cross-functional financial operations.

Own multi-entity month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany accounting, foreign currency, and variance analysis. Build accounting processes, controls, documentation, and audit readiness while researching technical accounting issues. Support tax filings, management reporting, FP&A, and close automation using AI. Guide junior accountants and collaborate across global business teams.

The Senior Accountant manages nonprofit grant and fund accounting, budgeting, cost allocations, financial reporting, payroll allocations, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, vendor records, audits, and 990 filing support. The role requires advanced Excel and accounting software skills, GAAP knowledge, confidentiality, and strong analytical and organizational abilities. It also provides limited office and IT support and requires hybrid attendance in Oakland.

Performs clinical trial and R&D accounting, including accruals, prepaid expense accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Reviews CRO and clinical site invoices, supports technical accounting and audits, executes SOX controls, and improves accounting processes. Partners with Clinical Operations, Legal, Procurement, FP&A, and vendors to ensure accurate GAAP-compliant reporting.

Own a portfolio of client accounting relationships as an outsourced controller or CFO. Responsibilities include reviewing monthly financials, forecasting cash flow, analyzing ROI, supporting business decisions, leading client onboarding and cleanup projects, and supervising accounting staff. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, entity-structure expertise, client communication, and experience with budgeting, forecasting, equity waterfalls, and distributions.

Own spend management, accounts payable and receivable, cash application, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, journal entries, and month-end close across multiple entities. Maintain GL-to-subledger integrity, support audits, improve accounting controls, and build AI-assisted workflows. The role also administers spend platforms, reconciles HubSpot and accounting data, and partners with teams across the company to improve scalable accounting processes.

The Senior Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, billing, cash application, journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger activities, and month-end close support. The role will help transition outsourced accounting work internally, maintain accurate QuickBooks Online records, support audits and tax requests, and improve scalable accounting processes and documentation.

The Senior Accountant will manage journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly and annual close processes, financial statements, internal reporting, audits, tax documentation, reserves, and accounting policies. The role supports a multi-entity, regulated fintech environment and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve processes, controls, automation, and regulatory compliance.

Owns monthly intercompany and consolidation accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, funding, settlements, foreign currency adjustments, and eliminations. Partners with Treasury, Tax, and Finance teams to resolve imbalances, support audits, improve controls, automate close processes, and maintain audit-ready documentation. Requires flexibility during month-end close and collaboration across global entities.

Provides assistant controller-level accounting support to healthcare clients. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, general ledgers, account classifications, balance sheet reviews, month-end close, reporting packages, work papers, procedure documentation, and client workflows. The role also coordinates accounting assignments, supports best-practice development, and collaborates across service teams. Candidates need at least five years of accounting experience, healthcare full-cycle accounting knowledge, strong accounting principles, analytical skills, and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Provides outsourced accounting services for AEC clients, including month-end close, reconciliations, general ledger management, financial statement preparation, discrepancy resolution, and GAAP compliance. Manages client engagements, supports onboarding, builds client relationships, identifies business development opportunities, and mentors junior accounting staff. The role requires independent project management, strong analytical skills, accurate reporting, and effective communication in a fully remote environment.

Senior Accountant responsible for monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, revenue recognition, billing, consolidation, foreign currency accounting, audits, tax support, and finance controls. The role partners with the CFO and cross-functional teams, supports process improvements using AI and automation, and contributes to special projects in a growing SaaS company.

The Senior Accountant supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consolidated financial reporting, audits, accounting documentation, and corporate accounting workstreams. Responsibilities include leases, accruals, debt, capitalized IT expenditures, multi-entity consolidation, foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and close coordination. The role also administers Oracle, Blackline, and Lease Accelerator systems and partners with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records.

The Senior Accountant II performs advanced accounting and reporting under U.S. GAAP, supports monthly and quarterly close, prepares journal entries, reconciles cash and intercompany accounts, and assists with audits, tax reporting, acquisitions, SOX compliance, and internal controls. The role also reviews offshore team deliverables and identifies BlackLine automation opportunities while collaborating with finance, treasury, banking, and business stakeholders.

Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, reconciliations, lease accounting, prepaid expenses, intercompany accounts, and fixed asset records. Support audits, tax matters, SEC reporting, and reliable financial close processes. Evaluate accounting systems, strengthen controls, identify process improvements, and manage technical accounting requirements across multiple priorities. The role requires independent judgment, strong attention to detail, advanced Excel skills, and collaboration with tax and finance teams.