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The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting and scaling Vercel’s accounting operations as the company continues to grow and mature toward public company readiness. Reporting to the Sr. Accounting Manager, this role will own assigned operational accounting areas and be a key contributor to the monthly and quarterly close, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support FP&A and business decision-making. This position will have hands-on responsibility for key accounting areas, including capitalized commissions, payroll accounting, and accounting for subsidiaries related to M&A activity. The Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with internal teams and external providers to support process improvements, automation, and consistency across the accounting function in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Job Responsibility:
Own key operational accounting areas, including capitalized commissions, payroll accounting and accounting for subsidiaries
Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations for senior leadership, including detailed fluctuation and trend analyses
Support the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of assigned areas
Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies
Partner with FP&A to align accounting results, ensuring consistency between actuals, forecasts, and business drivers
Lead or support process improvement and automation initiatives to streamline month-end and quarter-end close activities, improve internal controls, and enhance end-to-end operational effectiveness
Build and use AI agents to automate daily activities
Support M&A activities as they arise, including onboarding new entities
Assist with audit and review processes by preparing documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and supporting testing efforts
Support other special projects as they arise
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA preferred
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and/or high-growth private company experience
Understanding of US GAAP
Hands-on, detail-oriented accountant with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Process-oriented and curious, with an interest in leveraging AI, automation, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy
Experience working cross-functionally to align accounting processes with business operations and reporting needs
Strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and explain accounting concepts clearly
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Nice to have:
Prior experience in payroll accounting and/or capitalized commissions
What we offer:
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