# Senior Accountant

**Company:** [Decagon](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/decagon)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $96k – $132k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** u.s. gaap, Month-End Close, Journal Entries, accruals, account reconciliations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Excel, travel and expense, Internal Controls, audit support, ERP Systems, asc 842
**Posted:** 2026-08-11

> Own core accounting operations for a rapidly growing company, including month-end close, general ledger maintenance, AP/AR, reconciliations, and audit support. Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, 3+ years of experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel proficiency.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own key areas of the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, using AI-assisted tools to support accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules; investigate and resolve discrepancies while preserving strong documentation and internal controls.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including timely processing, accurate GL coding, approvals, vendor payments, cash application, and aging reports.
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and ensure successful audit completion.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, People, and Operations to support company growth.
- Identify, pilot, and champion AI and automation opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or progress toward a CPA is preferred.
- 3+ years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting and industry experience are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
- Hands-on experience with the general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable/accounts receivable, and travel and expense operations.
- High proficiency in Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to independently reconcile and resolve discrepancies.
- Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with comfort working in a fast-moving startup environment.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Direct accounting experience with accruals, prepaids, investments, internally used software, ASC 842 leases, revenue, foreign currency, or consolidation.
- Experience at a high-growth or hyper-growth company.
- Familiarity with modern accounting and expense tools, including ERP systems and corporate card or expense platforms.

## Compensation and Benefits
- $96k–$132k plus equity.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and families.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- Retirement plan.
- Parental leave.
- Fertility and family-building benefits.
- Monthly wellness and lifestyle stipend.
- Daily lunches and snacks in the office.
- Take-what-you-need vacation policy.

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