Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company, freeing people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade we've helped builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.
Now we're scaling our products for both agents and people to ship and run software, built in the open and trusted by OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide.
As a Senior Accountant, you'll own key areas of Vercel's monthly and quarterly close, including accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, and payroll accounting, as the company scales its accounting operations to public-company standards. You'll partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely financial information, and help automate and scale the close process, including accounting for new subsidiaries as Vercel grows through M&A. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.
What you'll do- Own monthly and quarterly close activities for assigned accounting areas, including accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, and payroll accounting
- Prepare account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting packages for senior leadership, including fluctuation and trend analysis
- Partner with FP&A to align accounting results with actuals, forecasts, and business drivers
- Lead process improvement and automation initiatives, including building AI agents to automate recurring close activities and strengthen internal controls
- Support accounting for new entities from M&A activity, and assist with audit and review processes, including documentation and auditor inquiries
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and high-growth private company experience
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and FASB ASC standards, with hands-on experience in accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, or payroll accounting
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with FP&A or business teams to align accounting processes with reporting needs
- Have experience with multi-entity or international subsidiary accounting, including M&A integration
- Have worked in a SaaS, PaaS, or tech company accounting function
- Have built or used AI or automation tools to streamline accounting workflows
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA certification
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in Big Four public accounting and/or a high-growth private company
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and familiarity with FASB ASC standards
- Experience with accruals, lease accounting, capitalized commissions, and payroll accounting
- Ability to research accounting standards independently
- Experience improving accounting processes, automation, and internal controls
- Experience working cross-functionally with accounting, FP&A, and business operations teams
- Strong communication, organization, ownership, and prioritization skills
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
From solo developers building their first app to large enterprise teams if it needs to be fast, reliable, and beautifully built, it runs on Vercel. Our platform powers millions of deployments a day. We started with a simple belief: the web should be fast for everyone, everywhere. That belief became Next.js. Then a platform. Then the infrastructure layer for the AI-native web. We are backed by the amazing team at Accel and CRV, and we're headquartered in San Francisco.
Vercel Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Vercel is a remote-friendly company. Some roles are in-office (SF, NYC and others), and some are fully remote. For the right candidate, flexible arrangements are available, supported by home office and wellness stipends.
