Senior Accountant

Cerebras Systems

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation. Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.

About The Role

The Senior Operations Accountant will be a key contributor to the Finance and Operations teams, reporting to the Senior Cost Accounting Manager. This role is designed for a detail-oriented professional who excels in fast-paced environments and can derive insights from complex manufacturing and inventory data. You will support the end-to-end execution of cost accounting and fixed asset processes.

Responsibilities

Cost Capitalization & Inventory Accounting

• Execute monthly inventory reconciliations and post all related journal entries.
• Perform calculations for inventory rebates, wafer manufacturing yield losses, and monthly facilities allocations.
• Accrue and capitalize freight and tariff costs on a monthly basis.
• Ensure proper inventory classification across Raw Materials (RM), Work-in-Process (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG).
• Support the coordination of physical inventory counts with Operations and external auditors.

Fixed Assets & Capital Expenditure

• Manage the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle, including additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation runs.
• Track and account for internal deployments of inventory to Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate classification and useful life assignments in accordance with GAAP.
• Monitor Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounts and ensure timely capitalization of completed projects.
• Support the audit of fixed assets, including periodic physical tagging and verification of equipment.

Manufacturing & COGS Analysis

• Analyze Finished Goods movements to ensure accurate accounting for COGS and RMAs.
• Review COGS transactions for completeness and perform gross margin flux analysis.
• Capitalize manufacturing overhead and operational costs to ensure accurate variance analysis.

Audit & Cross-Functional Support

• Prepare schedules and provide documentation for internal and external audit requests related to inventory, cost, and fixed assets.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to validate inventory movements and system accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification: CPA or CMA preferred, with strong knowledge of GAAP, inventory costing methodologies, and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience: 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on manufacturing, hardware, or infrastructure-intensive environments.
• Systems: Strong proficiency in NetSuite and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
• Attributes: Ability to work with high volumes of unstructured data and a desire to optimize processes in a high-growth environment.

Additional Information

• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid: 3 days per week in-office)

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we've reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

1. Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
2. Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
3. Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
4. Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
5. Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.