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About Anthropic

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.

About The Role

We are looking for a senior level Corporate Accounting professional to join our Accounting team. In this role, you will support the financial close process and reporting, as well as ad hoc projects as they arise. 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary preparer in month‑end and quarter‑end close calendar, checklist, and reconciliations.
• Prepare materials for monthly and quarterly flux presentations validating P&L and adding deep insight that connects to stories in the business
• Ensure and build proper accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance with accounting policies and regulations, and ultimately ensure accuracy of financial statements and related reports
• Take ownership and accountability over accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders
• Support the preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and reports in compliance with US GAAP and relevant reporting standards
• Leverage AI and accounting tools to automate accounting processes where possible
• Support system implementations (ERP, lease accounting software, asset lifecycle management)
• Assist with and prepare technical accounting areas including ASC 842. Partner with Technical Accounting on technical memos and prepare and operate lease schedules
• Assist in preparing accounting policies as needed by leveraging technical accounting guidance and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to obtain relevant information in order to form a basis for conclusions
• Collaborate with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and ensure on‑time completion of such timelines

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• Have 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in startup or high‑growth environments with 2+ years of experience in a public company
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or equivalent preferred
• Exhibit strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Possess a keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Are a self‑starter able to work independently and meet deadlines

Strong Candidates May Also

• Have experience working in a fast‑paced startup environment
• Have the ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing the quality of your work product
• Be comfortable with handling ambiguity and working with minimal supervision