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Zenlayer, Inc
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Senior Accountant - w/ IPO or GAAP experience
Zenlayer, Inc · Diamond Bar, California, United States
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In short
The Senior Accountant will manage core accounting functions including month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and revenue recognition under ASC 606. They will also lead process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with external auditors and cross-functional teams.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess 7+ years of experience with either public company/IPO readiness or extensive US GAAP background. Proficiency in Excel, a modern ERP like NetSuite, and bilingual fluency in English and Chinese are required.
About the employer
Zenlayer
The Distributed Cloud for AI
Zenlayer is the hyperconnected cloud that powers AI experiences through distributed inference and global connectivity. Businesses use Zenlayer's on-demand compute and networking to deploy and run applications at the edge. With 350+ edge nodes across 50+ countries, 480+ Tbps of global bandwidth, and 10,000+ direct cloud and network connections, Zenlayer helps businesses reach 85% of the internet population within 25 ms.
- INDUSTRY
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 2014
- HEADQUARTERS
- Diamond Bar, California
- SIZE
- 201-500
- OFFICES
- 2 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role
- Is this Zenlayer, Inc role remote?
- Tagged hybrid.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $90,000–$110,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
We’re looking for a Senior Accountant with public company or IPO experience, or a strong US GAAP background built at a top 25 accounting firm, to join our internal accounting team. You’ll handle core accounting work and bring an outside perspective on strengthening our technical knowledge, processes, and controls as we grow.
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We’re looking for a Senior Accountant with public company or IPO experience, or a strong US GAAP background built at a top 25 accounting firm, to join our internal accounting team. You’ll handle core accounting work and bring an outside perspective on strengthening our technical knowledge, processes, and controls as we grow.
What You’ll Do
Core Accounting
- Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and adjusting entries
- Own the month-, quarter-, and year-end close
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
- Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations as needed
- Record revenue and support ASC 606 compliance
- Assist with budgeting and ad hoc financial analysis
Technical Accounting & Compliance
- Strengthen internal controls and help remediate gaps
- Partner with external auditors, providing PBC support during interim and year-end audits
Process Improvement & Team Development
- Evaluate our processes and recommend and implement improvements based on your prior firm and public company experience
- Contribute to ERP and close automation
- Document policies, procedures, and best practices
- Share technical knowledge through informal training to raise the team’s expertise
- Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, and Legal
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or actively pursuing
- 7+ years of accounting experience, including either public company/IPO experience (SEC reporting, S-1 readiness, SOX) or extensive US GAAP experience at a top 25 firm (Big 4, national, or large regional), including associate level
- Bilingual in English and Chinese (working with a China-based parent or team as needed)
- Strong command of US GAAP, with the ability to apply guidance to complex transactions
- Proficiency in Excel and a modern ERP (e.g., NetSuite)
Preferred
- Experience with ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842, or business combinations
- Experience with close automation or process re-engineering
- Experience mentoring or training peers
What Makes You a Great Fit
- You’re curious and ask “why do we do it this way?”
- You explain technical concepts clearly to non-accountants and staff accountants
- You’re comfortable executing the details and proposing better ways to work
- You want your experience to shape how a growing team operates
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