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Senior Accountant

Silicon Valley Search Group
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
About The Company

This is a high-growth, venture-backed company building advanced software that brings automation and intelligence into real-world environments. The platform leverages AI and real-time data to improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making across complex, high-stakes operations.

The company is scaling quickly and operates at the intersection of software, infrastructure, and next-generation technology.

About The Role

The company is hiring a Senior Accountant to join a growing finance team. This role reports to the Controller and will take ownership of a broad set of accounting responsibilities, helping to build and scale core financial processes in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll work cross-functionally and play a key role in strengthening financial operations as the company continues to grow.

What You’ll Do

  • Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and variance analysis
  • Manage day-to-day accounting workflows across areas such as procure-to-pay and order-to-cash
  • Assist with financial audits, including preparing schedules and coordinating with external auditors
  • Support consolidations across entities
  • Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees
  • Oversee expense programs, including credit cards and reimbursements
  • Support ERP system implementation efforts, including data migration and testing
  • Coordinate with external partners on tax compliance

What They’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA or strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • 2–5 years of experience in public accounting, preferably from a Big Four or top-tier firm (e.g., BDO, Grant Thornton, Baker Tilly)
  • 1 years of industry experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
  • Solid understanding of accounting processes and controls
  • Experience in a fast-paced or operationally complex environment is a plus
  • Detail-oriented and comfortable wearing multiple hats

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a fast-scaling company working on impactful, real-world problems where software meets operations. You’ll gain broad exposure across accounting functions while helping build the financial foundation of a growing organization.

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