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Anthropic

Corporate Accountant, Payroll

Anthropic, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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About the role

Anthropic’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. Responsibilities

Act 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 management Take full ownership of payroll accounting functions, including processing, reconciliation, compliance, and reporting Design and implement robust accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms that align with accounting policies and regulations Drive the development and deployment of accounting process improvements, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scaling for company growth Develop and maintain technical accounting expertise in areas including payroll accounting compliance, process and controls Draft comprehensive accounting policies by leveraging technical accounting guidance and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders Proactively identify inefficiencies in existing accounting processes and design innovative solutions to address them Partner with external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes and ensure timely completion of deliverables You may be a good fit if you

Have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in startup or high-growth environments, including 3+ years of experience in a public company Hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA certification (or equivalent) preferred Have demonstrated experience with payroll accounting and related compliance requirements Possess a proven track record of successfully leading process improvement initiatives and system implementations Are proficient in NetSuite or similar accounting software, with experience in financial systems integration Exhibit exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams effectively Have keen attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy Are a self-starter who is able to work independently, identify issues, and implement solutions without significant oversight Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial information into actionable insights Have excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration Strong candidates may have

Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, particularly in the technology sector Successfully led accounting system implementations or major upgrades Experience with commissions accounting Expertise in developing and documenting streamlined processes that scale with company growth Experience with creating automation solutions for accounting workflows Experience thriving in ambiguity and excelling at developing structure in unstructured environments Proven track record of identifying inefficient processes and implementing innovative solutions A proactive approach to anticipating and solving problems before they escalate Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution Experience training and mentoring junior staff The expected salary range for this position is: $190,000 - $230,000 USD Logistics

Education 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. If we make you an offer, we will make reasonable efforts to obtain a visa and may work with an immigration lawyer to assist. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. We value diverse perspectives and strive to include a range of backgrounds on our team. How we\'re different

We believe that the highest-impact AI research will be big science. At Anthropic we work as a single cohesive team on a few large-scale research efforts and value impact—advancing steerable, trustworthy AI—rather than focusing on smaller, isolated tasks. We emphasize collaboration and communication as key to pursuing high-impact work. The easiest way to understand our research directions is to read our recent research, including GPT-3, Circuit-Based Interpretability, Multimodal Neurons, Scaling Laws, AI & Compute, Concrete Problems in AI Safety, and Learning from Human Preferences. Come 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 collaborative office environment. Apply for this job

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