Senior Accountant at Verkada

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.&nbsp;</p> <p>We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/verkada-capitalg-valuation-security.html">a $5.8B valuation</a>, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.</p> <p>You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.&nbsp;</p></div><h3 data-path-to-node="0">About the Role</h3> <p id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-51" data-path-to-node="1"><span data-path-to-node="1,0">We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on, and collaborative Senior Accountant to help drive financial accounting quality and efficiency in a high-growth environment. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Accounting, you will be responsible for a variety of financial close and reporting activities, while also playing a role in overseeing our inventory tracking.</span></p> <h3 data-path-to-node="2">What You'll Do</h3> <ul> <li><span data-path-to-node="3,0,0,0">Perform monthly close activities, including preparing and recording journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and variance analysis.</span></li> <li><span data-path-to-node="3,1,0,0">Ensure accuracy and adherence to US GAAP and company policies for all assigned accounting areas and monthly close activities.</span></li> <li><span data-path-to-node="3,2,0,0">Lead inventory accounting initiatives, including perpetual-to-general-ledger reconciliations, calculating Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), landed costs, and resolving standard cost variances.</span></li> <li><span data-path-to-node="3,3,0,0">Partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain to coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across internal warehouses and 3PL locations.</span></li> <li><span data-path-to-node="3,4,0,0">Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reporting, conduct financial analysis, and explain trends or relationships on the financial statements.</span></li> <li><span data-path-to-node="3,5,0,0">Ensure compliance with SOX 404 key controls, analyze reserves (such as E&amp;O), and assist with internal and external audit requests.</span></li> <li><span data-path-to-node="3,6,0,0">Support cross-functional initiatives by providing accounting insights, troubleshooting operational issues, and contributing to process improvements that optimize month-end close efficiency.</span></li> </ul> <h3>What You Bring</h3> <ul> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-59" data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,0,0,0">Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-60" data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,1,0,0">3–5 years of progressive accounting experience. Experience with inventory/cost accounting is preferred, but not necessary.</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-61" data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,2,0,0">Solid foundation in US GAAP accounting relevant to a hardware and software tech company.</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-62" data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,3,0,0">Familiarity with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-63" data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,4,0,0">Excellent critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and timelines effectively.</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-64" data-path-to-node="5,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,5,0,0">Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is preferred</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-65" data-path-to-node="5,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,6,0,0">Familiarity with major ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-66" data-path-to-node="5,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,7,0,0">Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast paced environment</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-67" data-path-to-node="5,8,0"><span data-path-to-node="5,8,0,0">Background in<span class="citation-1493 citation-1494 citation-1495 citation-end-1495"> Public Accounting, exposure to Hardware/Distribution is strongly preferred.</span></span></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-path-to-node="5,8,0"><strong>Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.</strong></li> </ul> <h3 id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-82" data-path-to-node="6"><span class="citation-1487 citation-1488 citation-1489 citation-end-1489">Employee Benefits</span></h3> <p id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-69" data-path-to-node="7"><span data-path-to-node="7,0"><span class="citation-1484 citation-1485 citation-1486">Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace envi</span><span class="citation-1483 citation-1484 citation-1485 citation-1486 citation-end-1486">ronment th</span><span class="citation-1483 citation-1484 citation-1485 citation-end-1485">at prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing o</span><span class="citation-1483 citation-1484">f our employees and their families b</span><span class="citation-1482 citation-1483 citation-1484 citation-end-1484">y offering compreh</span><span class="citation-1482 citation-1483 citation-end-1483">ensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not </span><span class="citation-1482 citation-end-1482">limited to:</span></span></p> <ul> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-70" style="text-align: left;" data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,0,0,0"><span class="citation-1481 citation-end-1481">Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-b</span>eing needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-70" style="text-align: left;" data-path-to-node="8,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,1,0,0">Nationwide medica<span class="citation-1479 citation-1480 citation-end-1480">l, vision and dental coverage</span></span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-72" data-path-to-node="8,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,2,0,0"><span class="citation-1477 citation-1478 citation-end-1478">401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions beginning January 2027</span></span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-73" data-path-to-node="8,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,3,0,0"><span class="citation-1475 citation-1476 citation-end-1476">Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options</span></span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-74" data-path-to-node="8,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,4,0,0"><span class="citation-1474 citation-end-1474">Expanded mental health support</span></span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-75" data-path-to-node="8,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,5,0,0"><span class="citation-1473 citation-end-1473">Paid parental lea</span>ve policy &amp; fertility benefits</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-76" data-path-to-node="8,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,6,0,0">Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-77" data-path-to-node="8,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,7,0,0">Professional development stipend</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-77" data-path-to-node="8,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,8,0,0">Wellness/fitness benefits</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-79" data-path-to-node="8,9,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,9,0,0">Healthy lunches provided daily</span></li> <li id="p-rc_5250786b0e4fc80e-80" style="text-align: left;" data-path-to-node="8,10,0"><span data-path-to-node="8,10,0,0">Commuter benefits</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="9">Additional Information</h3> <p><span data-path-to-node="10,0,0,0">You must be independently authorized to work in United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span class="C9DxTc ">Annual Pay Range</span></strong></span></p> <p>At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)</p> <p>Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).</p></div><div class="title">Estimated Annual Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$120,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></h3> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.</p> <p><em>Your application will be handled in accordance with our <a href="https://www.verkada.com/privacy/candidate-privacy-policy" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/E_spClO3Ac9pX43h9dXa8/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1719327847319000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10eB41dX5dzNP9yveIJLsf">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.&nbsp;</em></p></div>