Senior Accountant at Cerebras Systems

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="none">Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:240,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.&nbsp;<a href="https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/">OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras</a>, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, 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.</p></div><h3>About The Role</h3> <p>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.</p> <h3>Responsibilities</h3> <h4>Cost Capitalization &amp; Inventory Accounting</h4> <ul> <li>Execute monthly inventory reconciliations and post all related journal entries.</li> <li>Perform calculations for inventory rebates, wafer manufacturing yield losses, and monthly facilities allocations.</li> <li>Accrue and capitalize freight and tariff costs on a monthly basis.</li> <li>Ensure proper inventory classification across Raw Materials (RM), Work-in-Process (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG).</li> <li>Support the coordination of physical inventory counts with Operations and external auditors.</li> </ul> <h4>Fixed Assets &amp; Capital Expenditure</h4> <ul> <li>Manage the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle, including additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation runs.</li> <li>Track and account for internal deployments of inventory to Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE).</li> <li>Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate classification and useful life assignments in accordance with GAAP.</li> <li>Monitor Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounts and ensure timely capitalization of completed projects.</li> <li>Support the audit of fixed assets, including periodic physical tagging and verification of equipment.</li> </ul> <h4>Manufacturing &amp; COGS Analysis</h4> <ul> <li>Analyze Finished Goods movements to ensure accurate accounting for COGS and RMAs.</li> <li>Review COGS transactions for completeness and perform gross margin flux analysis.</li> <li>Capitalize manufacturing overhead and operational costs to ensure accurate variance analysis.</li> </ul> <h4>Audit &amp; Cross-Functional Support</h4> <ul> <li>Prepare schedules and provide documentation for internal and external audit requests related to inventory, cost, and fixed assets.</li> <li>Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to validate inventory movements and system accuracy.</li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li> <li>Certification: CPA or CMA preferred, with strong knowledge of GAAP, inventory costing methodologies, and fixed asset accounting.</li> <li>Experience: 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on manufacturing, hardware, or infrastructure-intensive environments.</li> <li>Systems: Strong proficiency in NetSuite and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).</li> <li>Attributes: Ability to work with high volumes of unstructured data and a desire to optimize processes in a high-growth environment.</li> </ul> <h3>Additional Information</h3> <ul> <li>Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid: 3 days per week in-office)</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h4><strong>Why Join Cerebras</strong></h4> <p>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&nbsp; point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:</p> <ol> <li>Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.</li> <li>Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.</li> <li>Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.</li> <li>Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.</li> <li>Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.</li> </ol> <p>Read our blog:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cerebras.net/blog/5-reasons-to-join-cerebras" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2026.</a></p> <h4>Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!</h4> <hr> <p><em>Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp;</em><em>We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. </em><em>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.</em></p> <hr> <p><em>This website or its third-party tools process personal data. For more details, click <a href="https://www.cerebras.net/privacy/" target="_blank">here</a> to review our CCPA disclosure notice.</em></p></div>