About this Senior Accountant role at CircleCI
Lead Accountant
Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager
Overview
We're seeking an experienced Lead Accountant to support GL operations and monthly close for our global organization with 8 subsidiaries across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will prepare and reconcile GL accounts, work collaboratively with our Staff Accountant and Finance team, drive process improvements, and leverage AI to enhance close efficiency and financial accuracy.
This high-impact role offers exposure to all accounting operations while bringing fresh perspectives, operational excellence, and a collaborative spirit. As a startup, this is a dynamic role where you'll support the team wherever needed as the business evolves.
Core Responsibilities
- Prepare and reconcile GL accounts including but not limited to: cash, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, leases, and intercompany transactions
- Code and reconcile credit card transactions (Brex, corporate cards); ensure compliance with policy and accurate GL posting
- Prepare and post GL journal entries for month-end close and operational activity, including interest, prepaid amortization, accruals, and fixed assets depreciation
- Provide flexible support to Staff Accountant: GL guidance, AP coverage as needed (Bill.com processing, invoice approvals, vendor payments), and mentoring on GL treatments and standards
- Monitor and respond to accounting inbox inquiries; handle compliance-related items and ad hoc requests
- Document GL processes, procedures, and controls; maintain accounting documentation and audit trails
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools (e.g., intelligent reconciliation, anomaly detection, data matching) to streamline workflows
- Analyze GL data trends, variances, and unusual account activity; provide financial insights to leadership
- Support audits and statutory reporting with requested documentation and GL reconciliations
- Proactively manage accounting inbox, compliance items, and ad hoc requests; work independently with critical thinking and questioning mindset
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
- 3–5 years GL accounting and accounting operations experience, preferably in a Senior Accountant role
- Proficiency with accounting systems including NetSuite and Floqast
- Strong Excel skills with ability to analyze data and create solutions
- Comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity (e.g., Claude Cowork, Gemini) for analysis, documentation, and process improvement
- Well-rounded GL accounting knowledge and experience across multiple GL functions
Preferred
- CPA license
- Startup or high-growth company experience
- GAAP and accounting best practices knowledge
- Strong collaborative and communication skills; works well with team members across all levels
- Naturally curious about processes and why things work the way they do; always looking for better, smarter, more efficient ways to operate
- Experience with multi-entity or international accounting structures
Key Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
- Humble, collaborative, and team-focused; willing to do whatever is needed to support the team and get the work done
- Adaptable to changing priorities and willing to roll up sleeves
- Proactive problem-solver committed to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Brings solutions-oriented thinking, fresh perspectives, and critical thinking to operations
- Comfortable with AI and automation tools; actively seeks opportunities to improve workflows
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Work Environment
Hybrid position based in San Francisco. Fast-paced, innovative environment where continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency are core to our culture.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
About CircleCI
CircleCI is the world’s largest continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform, and the hub where code moves from idea to delivery. As one of the most-used DevOps tools - processing more than 3 million jobs a day - CircleCI has unique access to data on how the most effective engineering teams work, and the tools to help software companies successfully leverage the power of AI into their commercial applications. Companies like Hinge, HuggingFace, and Samsung use us to improve engineering team productivity, release better products, and get to market faster.
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in downtown San Francisco with a global, remote workforce, CircleCI is venture-backed by Base10, Greenspring Associates, Eleven Prime, IVP, Sapphire Ventures, Top Tier Capital Partners, Baseline Ventures, Threshold
Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Owl Rock Capital, Next Equity Partners, Heavybit, and Harrison Metal Capital.
CircleCI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
