Senior Staff Accountant

 Wealthfront - Company site
 March 9, 2026
 Palo Alto, CA (Open to US-based Remote)
 Full time
Wealthfront is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join the finance and accounting team in building scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic and high-growth business. You will report to the Sr. Manager of Accounting, working closely as a partner to the corporate accounting and finance team and will be charged with identifying and executing opportunities to drive scale in the financial operations. You will combine a commitment to the company mission with a passion to lead a solutions-oriented team that partners on critical operating decisions throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with accounting staff to facilitate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting at both the subsidiary and consolidated levels.
  • Oversee the accounts payable function by reviewing vendor invoicing and monitoring payment cycles, ensuring accurate expense recognition and strong control practices.
  • Reconcile AP aging between Bill.com and NetSuite, prepare and analyze semi-monthly aging reports, and oversee payment disbursement (check, ACH, wire, etc.), ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
  • Prepare and review complex journal entries, perform bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Work cross-functionally to update time allocation percentages for new hires and existing employees monthly.
  • Manage complex intercompany transactions, and allocate monthly direct expenses, overhead and compensation related expenses to appropriate subsidiaries based on established methodologies, ensuring accurate financial reporting across legal entities.
  • Maintain and reconcile intangible assets and prepaid expense schedules, ensuring accuracy of related general ledger accounts.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, automation, and control environment of corporate accounting and general ledger processes.
  • Support external audits by coordinating PBC requests, providing thorough analysis, and managing communications to ensure a smooth and timely audit process.
  • Prevent inaccuracies in and maintain reliability of financial documents by setting up internal control systems and embracing proper policies for financial reporting.
  • Collaborate with system vendors and cross-functional teams to optimize accounting systems, evaluate new tools, and support automation and scalability in advance of public-company requirements.

    • Requirement:

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience.
  • BA/BS required in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, NetSuite, Bill.com, Expensify, Workiva is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP.
  • Experience with multiple subsidiaries, intercompany allocations/eliminations.
  • Unquestionable ethics.
  • Shown ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.
  • Uncompromising attention to detail with the ability to communicate to the level of detail appropriate to the situation and audience.
  • Ability to problem-solve and actively address issues in a professional and effective manner.
  • Enthusiasm to apply technology to business processes.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to set and meet deadlines in a high paced environment.
  • Self-starter who regularly takes initiative and can juggle multiple projects while simultaneously demonstrating creativity and judgment.
  • Takes pride in meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations on quality of output.
  • Customer-centric business philosophy and team-oriented mindset.
    • Estimated annual salary: $120,000 – $141,500 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.
     
    Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!

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