Sr. Accountant

What You’ll Do Own and manage payroll and equity‑related components of the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Ensure accurate accounting for stock‑based compensation in accordance with US GAAP and partner with Legal/HR on equity administration. Review and reconcile payroll clearing accounts, accruals, and related benefits accounts across multiple entities. Lead and support additional GL areas such as operating expense accruals, vendor‑related transactions, and intercompany reconciliations. Partner with cross‑functional teams to validate payroll and equity data, ensuring proper controls and alignment with accounting standards. Collaborate on special projects, such as payroll automation, process improvements, and system enhancements to support scale. Work directly with external auditors to support quarterly reviews and the annual audit, including preparing PBCs and providing clear explanations of accounting treatments. Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation for payroll and equity accounting responsibilities. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CPA candidate preferred. 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a strong focus on equity/stock compensation and payroll. Public company experience is a plus. Strong understanding of US GAAP and accrual‑based accounting. Experience with NetSuite and equity administration tools such as Carta, Shareworks, or similar. Comfortable working with large data sets in Excel (pivot tables, index‑match, VLOOKUP, etc.). Strong organizational and communication skills; able to explain accounting topics to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. A proactive, detail‑oriented mindset with an interest in process improvement and automation. Excitement about growth opportunities within the company and willingness to take on projects beyond core responsibilities. Benefits Competitive compensation. Medical, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable). Flexible vacation and wellness/volunteering days. Annual free credits and discounts to stay at Sonder locations. Workplace flexibility for remote‑specified positions. Health and lifestyle benefits, including wellness programs and travel perks. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonder USA Inc.