Corporate Accountant, Payroll

About the roleAnthropic’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.Role overviewWe 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.ResponsibilitiesAct 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 managementTake full ownership of payroll accounting functions, including processing, reconciliation, compliance, and reportingDesign and implement robust accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms that align with accounting policies and regulationsDrive the development and deployment of accounting process improvements, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scaling for company growthDevelop and maintain technical accounting expertise in areas including payroll accounting compliance, process and controlsDraft comprehensive accounting policies by leveraging technical accounting guidance and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholdersProactively identify inefficiencies in existing accounting processes and design innovative solutions to address themPartner with external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes and ensure timely completion of deliverablesYou may be a good fit if youHave 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in startup or high-growth environments, including 3+ years of experience in a public companyHold a Bachelor/'s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA certification (or equivalent) preferredHave demonstrated experience with payroll accounting and related compliance requirementsPossess a proven track record of successfully leading process improvement initiatives and system implementationsAre proficient in NetSuite or similar accounting software, with experience in financial systems integrationExhibit exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams effectivelyHave keen attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracyAre a self-starter who is able to work independently, identify issues, and implement solutions without significant oversightPossess strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial information into actionable insightsHave excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaborationStrong candidates may haveExperience working in a fast-paced startup environment, particularly in the technology sectorSuccessfully led accounting system implementations or major upgradesExperience with commissions accountingExpertise in developing and documenting streamlined processes that scale with company growthExperience with creating automation solutions for accounting workflowsExperience thriving in ambiguity and excelling at developing structure in unstructured environmentsProven track record of identifying inefficient processes and implementing innovative solutionsA proactive approach to anticipating and solving problems before they escalateAbility to balance strategic thinking with tactical executionExperience training and mentoring junior staffThe expected salary range for this position is:$190,000 - $230,000 USDLogisticsEducation 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 sponsor visas. However, we aren/'t able to sponsor for every role and every candidate. If we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa with support from an immigration lawyer.We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. We think AI systems like the ones we/'re building have enormous social and ethical implications, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team.How we/'re differentWe believe that the highest-impact AI research will be big science. At Anthropic we work as a single cohesive team on just a few large-scale research efforts. We value impact — advancing our long-term goals of steerable, trustworthy AI — rather than work on smaller and more specific puzzles. We host frequent research discussions to ensure we are pursuing the highest-impact work. We greatly value communication skills.The easiest way to understand our research directions is to read our recent research. This research continues many directions our team worked on prior to Anthropic, including: GPT-3, Circuit-Based Interpretability, Multimodal Neurons, Scaling Laws, AI & Compute, Concrete Problems in AI Safety, and Learning from Human e work with us!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

Created: 2025-09-17