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Fireworks AIFireworks AISan Mateo, CA

Senior Accountant

Own month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, audits, and accounting process improvements for a high-growth AI company. The role requires approximately five years of accounting or audit experience, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.

170k – 190k/yr
On-site5+ YOEFinance & Accounting

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own key areas of the month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Lead PBC requests associated with direct and indirect tax.
  • Build and improve accounting processes, documentation, and controls in a fast-evolving environment.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Manage accounting for prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and cash.
  • Support financial reporting, including preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Legal, and Tax to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
  • Assist with external audits, including preparing PBCs and responding to auditor requests.
  • Identify process gaps and drive automation and efficiency improvements using Excel, scripts, and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Leverage AI tools to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance reporting insights.
  • Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools.
  • Take on ad hoc projects and special initiatives as the business scales.

Requirements

  • Approximately 5 years of experience in accounting or audit; Big Four experience strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
  • Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Ability to take ownership and work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
  • Hands-on mindset with willingness to execute.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience with Excel; familiarity with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a high-growth startup or technology environment.
  • Exposure to system implementations, process automation, or data analytics.
  • Experience supporting audits.
  • Interest in or experience with automation, data tools, or AI-driven workflows.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $170,000–$190,000.

Skills

accountingu.s. gaapFinancial ReportingMonth-End CloseJournal Entriesbalance sheet reconciliationsVariance AnalysisExcelNetSuiteERP SystemsProcess AutomationData AnalyticsAI Workflowsdirect taxindirect tax

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