Payroll & Corporate Accountant - Automation & Compliance

Corporate Accountant, Payroll job at Anthropic. San Francisco, CA. About Anthropic Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role We are looking for an experienced Corporate Accountant to join our Accounting team at Anthropic. In this role, you will take ownership of critical financial processes, with a special focus on payroll accounting and process improvements for your areas of responsibility. You'll support the financial close process and reporting, while identifying opportunities to streamline and automate key workflows. You will work cross-functionally across the organization and solve complex problems on a regular basis. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial infrastructure of an innovative company, come join us in our mission to build cutting‑edge, safe AI. Responsibilities: Act as the primary preparer in month‑end and quarter‑end close calendar, checklist, and reconciliations, and lead the accounting team in monthly and quarterly close flux presentations with management Take full ownership of payroll accounting functions, including processing, reconciliation, compliance, and reporting Design and implement robust accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms that align with accounting policies and regulations Drive the development and deployment of accounting process improvements, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scaling for company growth Develop and maintain technical accounting expertise in areas including payroll accounting compliance, process and controls Draft comprehensive accounting policies by leveraging technical accounting guidance and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders Proactively identify inefficiencies in existing accounting processes and design innovative solutions to address them Partner with external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes and ensure timely completion of deliverables You may be a good fit if you: Have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in startup or high‑growth environments with 3+ years of experience in a public company Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA certification (or equivalent) preferred Have demonstrated experience with payroll accounting and related compliance requirements Possess a proven track record of successfully leading process improvement initiatives and system implementations Are proficient in NetSuite or similar accounting software, with experience in financial systems integration Exhibit exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams effectively Have keen attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy Are a self‑starter who is able to work independently, identify issues, and implement solutions without significant oversight Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial information into actionable insights Have excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration Strong candidates may have: Experience working in a fast‑paced startup environment, particularly in the technology sector Successfully led accounting system implementations or major upgrades Experience with commissions accounting Expertise in developing and documenting streamlined processes that scale with company growth Experience with creating automation solutions for accounting workflows Experience with thriving in ambiguity and excelling at developing structure in unstructured environments Proven track record of identifying inefficient processes and implementing innovative solutions A proactive approach to anticipating and solving problems before they escal… Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution Experience training and mentoring junior staff The expected salary range for this position is: Annual Salary:

$160,000—$190,000 USD

Logistics Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices. Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this. Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr Payfuture Technologies