Senior Accountant

Zenlayer Inc; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenlayer Inc is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our global finance team in California. You will own the monthly close process, prepare consolidated financial statements, and support audits in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure US GAAP compliance, perform variance analysis across multiple currencies, and collaborate across regional finance teams. Strong NetSuite and Excel skills, plus bilingual English-Chinese, are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or multinational tech company.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and experience supporting public company audits.
• Experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, stock-based compensation, and software capitalization.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite) and advanced Excel.
• Self-learning mindset and adaptability to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close.
• Prepare balance sheet and P&L schedules across entities and currencies.
• Perform variance analysis and resolve discrepancies across GL accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments and regional finance teams for data collection.
• Assist in monthly financial reporting and group consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support audit-ready workpapers and disclosures.
• Assist in implementing internal controls over financial reporting.

Skills

US GAAP

Month-end close

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Audit readiness

English-Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our global finance team. This role is critical to ensuring accurate and timely month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, as well as supporting financial audits and compliance. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, excellent organizational skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Success in this role requires self-learning, discipline, proactiveness, and critical thinking, along with the ability to work collaboratively across global teams and adapt to changing business needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & General Ledger Management

• Own and execute key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close process
• Prepare and review balance sheet and P&L schedules, ensuring accuracy and proper cut-off across multiple entities and currencies
• Perform variance analysis and resolve discrepancies across general ledger accounts
• Collaborate with other departments and regional finance teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and supporting documentation for management and group consolidation
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Support preparation of audit-ready financial statements and footnote disclosures

Audit & Compliance Support

• Coordinate and respond to external audit requests and inquiries during financial audits
• Prepare audit-ready workpapers with clear support for journal entries, reconciliations, and significant estimates.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing financial statement disclosures (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, stock-based compensation).
• Support the design, implementation, and documentation of internal controls over financial reporting in alignment with public standards.
• Monitor compliance with internal accounting policies and company procedures across global entities.
• Partner with finance leadership to ensure compliance with global statutory reporting requirements (e.g., IFRS to US GAAP adjustments).
• Track and resolve audit findings, recommending process changes to strengthen controls and mitigate risk.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and drive continuous improvements in close timelines, reporting accuracy, and automation opportunities
• Assist with ERP (e.g., NetSuite) system enhancements, chart of accounts management, and workflow updates
• Participate in accounting system integration and process scaling as the business grows
• Support accounting projects related to new product launches, global expansion, and tax or legal structure changes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred)
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in public accounting, listed multinational or technology company
• Bilingual in English and Chinese is required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience supporting public company audit standards
• Proven expertise in month-end close, account reconciliations, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 842 (Leases), stock-based compensation, and software capitalization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Self-learning mindset with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems, processes, and accounting guidance.

• Discipline and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency under tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues, streamlining processes, and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex accounting matters and provide sound recommendations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across global and cross-functional teams.