Global GL Accountant - NetSuite & Tax Expert

Persona; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

3% 401(k) contribution

Unlimited PTO

Quarterly mental health days

Family planning benefits

Professional development stipend

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Persona, a configurable identity platform, is seeking a General Ledger Accountant / Senior Accountant to operate a NetSuite-based, multi-entity accounting function and support its growing international footprint.

You will manage the general ledger across entities, assist with tax compliance, and drive a timely, audit-ready month-end close while collaborating with Finance, Tax, Payroll, Legal and external advisors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting or audit experience, ideally within SaaS or usage-based revenue environments.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including hands-on ASC 740 and related standards.
• Experience with US federal/state taxes and exposure to international tax frameworks (VAT/GST and foreign corporate taxes).
• Proficient in accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks) and productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; effective in cross-functional, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Support global tax compliance efforts, including coordination with external tax advisors for income tax, indirect tax (VAT/GST), and statutory filings.
• Prepare and maintain tax-related balance sheet reconciliations and schedules, ensuring alignment with tax filings and advisor deliverables.
• Own and maintain general ledger accounting in NetSuite across multiple international legal entities.
• Partner with Payroll and People Ops to ensure accurate accounting for global payroll, benefits, and employer taxes across jurisdictions.
• Manage balance sheet accounts for international subsidiaries, including cash, intercompany, accruals, prepaid expenses, payroll, and tax-related accounts.
• Execute and support the monthly close process in NetSuite, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and consolidation.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany transactions, including intercompany billing, settlements, eliminations, and funding.
• Support multi-currency accounting, including foreign currency remeasurement and translation in accordance with US GAAP.

Skills

US GAAP

ASC 740

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Persona, a configurable identity platform, is seeking a General Ledger Accountant / Senior Accountant to operate a NetSuite-based, multi-entity accounting function and support its growing international footprint.

You will manage the general ledger across entities, assist with tax compliance, and drive a timely, audit-ready month-end close while collaborating with Finance, Tax, Payroll, Legal and external advisors.