Staff Accountant

Posted Oct 15

About Vercel:

Vercel’s Frontend Cloud provides the developer experience and infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. Customers like Under Armour, eBay, The Washington Post, Johnson & Johnson, and Zapier use Vercel to build dynamic user experiences on the web.

At Vercel, our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products and that goes hand in hand with creating an environment where you can do the best work of your life.

About the Role:

Vercel is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our accounting team. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting our accounting close process.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes as the accounting team prepares to operate as a public company. You will report to Senior Manager of Accounting and will be remote with preference for the San Francisco Bay Area.

What You Will Do:

  • Responsible for accounting activities related to cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intangibles.
  • Support the month-end close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and conducting flux analysis. Provide detailed reports and analyses to internal stakeholders to support financial reporting and decision-making.
  • Assist is reconciling credit cards and other T&E related accounts.
  • Assist in responding to audit requests. Ensure that all accounting practices comply with internal controls and external regulations.
  • Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Assist in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and practices.

About You:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience: 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience. Previous experience in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close tasks is preferred.
  • Skills:
  1. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  2. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
  3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  4. High attention to detail and accuracy.
  5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Certifications: CPA or working towards CPA designation is a plus.

Bonus if you:

  • Live in San Francisco Bay Area
  • Experience in software/SAAS industry

Benefits:

  • Great compensation package and stock options.
  • 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 - Flexible vacation policy with a recommended 4-weeks per year, and paid holidays.
  • Remote Friendly - Work with teammates from different time zones across the globe.
  • 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 $90,000.00 - $115,000.00. This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills, experience and location. Pay ranges outside San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.