Pilot.com

Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Pilot.com$131K — $156K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred or in progress.
  • 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth SaaS company.
  • 2-4 years of Big Four experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including equity accounting and relevant ASC standards.
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Carta, and accounting workflow tools like FloQast or BlackLine.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with AI/automation tools for efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses for assigned areas of the general ledger.
  • Own the equity roll-forward and stock-based compensation accounting, collaborating with Legal and HR.
  • Prepare supporting schedules and footnotes for audited financial statements.
  • Serve as a primary contact for external auditors in relevant areas.
  • Identify and implement process automation and improvements for the monthly close process.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Revenue, Payroll, and IT; mentor staff accountants as the team grows.

Benefits

  • Equity opportunities.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Hybrid work environment with in-office days.
Full Job Description
The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this individual will play a critical role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, annual audit, equity accounting, and continuous process improvement.

The ideal candidate combines a strong technical accounting foundation with a passion for automation, operational excellence, and scalable processes. This role is defined for a high-performing accounting professional who is ready to develop into an Accounting Manager within the next few years.

Location: San Francisco, CA (3 days/week in office-Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays). #LI-Hybrid
What You'll Do
  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses for assigned GL areas (fixed assets, prepaids, leases, accruals, intercompany)
  • Own the equity roll-forward and stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718), partnering with Legal, HR, and Carta
  • Prepare supporting schedules and footnotes for audited financial statements
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors within your areas
  • Identify and drive process automation and close efficiency improvements
  • Partner cross-functionally with Revenue, Payroll, AP/AR, FP&A, and IT; mentor staff accountants as the team grows
About You
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred (or in progress)
  • 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally at a high-growth SaaS company
  • 2-4 years of Big Four experience strongly preferred
  • Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, including equity accounting, ASC 350-40, and ASC 842
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online, Carta, and FloQast or BlackLine
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort using AI/automation tools to improve accounting workflows
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with NetSuite ERP
  • Experience participating in a NetSuite implementation, ERP conversion, or financial systems transformation.
  • Exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition.
  • IPO readiness or SOX experience is a plus.

The base pay range target for the role seniority described in this job description is $131,000 - $156,000 in San Francisco, CA. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors such as candidate experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. In addition to cash pay, full-time regular positions are eligible for equity, 401(k), health benefits, and other benefits; some of these benefits may be available for part-time or temporary positions.

About Pilot.com

Pilot is a financial services company that provides online bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services to startups and small businesses. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pilot's mission is to help businesses focus on their core competencies by taking care of their financial needs. The company's services include bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services. Pilot's bookkeeping service is powered by proprietary software that automates many of the tasks associated with bookkeeping, such as data entry and reconciliation. The company's tax preparation service is designed to help businesses save money on taxes by identifying deductions and credits that they may be eligible for. Pilot's CFO service provides businesses with financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
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