Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
SaaS businesses live and die by the quality of their close, reporting, and controls, particularly when revenue models include commissions, equity compensation, and multi-system data flows. This GL Accountant role sits at the operational center of that reality, partnering across Payroll, Commissions, Stock Admin, HR, and FP&A to keep the general ledger reliable and audit-ready. The emphasis on improving the monthly close signals an environment where accounting is expected to evolve alongside the business.
For a SaaS career, the value here is breadth with practical depth. Exposure to audit support, reconciliations, and cross-functional inputs builds fluency in the finance stack that underpins subscription companies, from commission accruals to equity-related entries. Process optimisation and automation work also translates well across SaaS, where finance teams are asked to scale accuracy and speed without simply adding headcount.
This role tends to suit an accountant who enjoys structured problem solving and can move comfortably between detailed journal entry work and stakeholder coordination. It is a strong match for someone early to mid-career who wants to become a systems-minded operator, and who takes satisfaction in making close and reporting cycles more repeatable and dependable.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
What’s the opportunity?
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will have the highly impactful role of helping develop a world-class accounting organization. You will collaborate on various areas within the accounting function (month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, etc.) and be able to work with the support of the Payroll, Commissions, Stock Admin, HR, and FP&A teams.
We are seeking a driven, open-minded, and technically strong individual who is passionate about accounting operations and driving process improvements. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of accounting principles including US GAAP, and the ability to work with various cross-functional teams.
What will I be doing?
- Assist in day-to-day accounting activities to ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and external audits.
- Prepare various account reconciliations and summaries to support the general ledger balances
- Prepare journal entries for sales commissions, salaries, bonus, severance, and equity by analyzing a high volume of sensitive data from several systems
- Collaborate with various teams, including Payroll, Commissions, and Stock Admin teams for proper recording of transactions
- Participate in internal and external audits by preparing deliverables and responding to the auditors’ inquiries
- Optimize and automate processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of our monthly close process and of our internal and external reporting requirements
- Provide insightful financial analysis to management, highlighting key trends and variances
- Assist with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and other projects as needed
What skills do I need?
- 2-3 years in public accounting and/or industry
- Curiosity to challenge the status quo and leverage technology to build scalable processes and streamline accounting operations
- Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
- Strong analytical, research, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA is a strong plus
- Experience working in NetSuite, Carta preferred
- Experience in Equity/SBC and Payroll
- Knowledge of accounting rules surrounding contract acquisition costs under ASC 340 and compensation under ASC 71X is a plus
Benefits
We are a well-treated bunch with awesome benefits! If there’s something important to you that’s not on this list, talk to us!
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Regular compensation reviews - great work is rewarded!
- Unlimited access to Claude Code and best-in-class AI tools; experimentation & building is encouraged & celebrated.
- Flexible paid time off policy
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 401k plan & match
- In-office bicycle storage
- Fun events for employees, friends, and family!
*Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.
The base salary range for candidates within the San Francisco Bay Area is $123,000-$147,000. Actual base pay will depend on a variety of factors such as education, skills, experience, location, etc. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All regular employees may also be eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
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