Scale AI · 10 hours ago
Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting and Reporting
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expScale AI is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting and Reporting to join their growing accounting team. This role involves analyzing complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain accounting policies and prepare financial statements.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and operationalize complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including those related to stock-based compensation, business combinations, leases, capitalized software, and equity
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders throughout the organization (e.g., legal, finance, corporate accounting) and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, valuation specialists)
Develop and maintain Scale’s accounting policies in alignment with U.S. GAAP and evolving business needs
Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for audit
Support monthly accounting process, including preparation of journal entries related to technical accounting transactions
Assess and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA preferred
3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting (or a combination of public accounting and private industry experience); Big 4 experience preferred
Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements, including the ability to research and apply technical guidance
Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Excellent problem-solving skills and high level of attention to detail
Analyze and operationalize complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including those related to stock-based compensation, business combinations, leases, capitalized software, and equity
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders throughout the organization (e.g., legal, finance, corporate accounting) and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, valuation specialists)
Develop and maintain Scale's accounting policies in alignment with U.S. GAAP and evolving business needs
Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for audit
Support monthly accounting process, including preparation of journal entries related to technical accounting transactions
Assess and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company
Preferred
Experience working in a high-growth startup environment
Experience with our key systems (NetSuite, Workiva)
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
A commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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