Senior Accountant

Yahoo Holdings Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k plan

Backup childcare

Education stipends

Job summary

Yahoo Holdings Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to strengthen financial controllership and close processes in a global, AI-forward environment.

You will lead monthly close activities, perform asset subledgers, and drive data-driven improvements using AI tools and Excel Copilot. Responsibilities include preparing disclosures, supporting SOX controls, collaborating with auditors, and documenting policies while advancing automation initiatives and AI-enabled workflows across

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting or financial controllership experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP (GL, FA, AR/AP, or Cash) or similar enterprise ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., Copilots, LLMs) or automated workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency in accounting operations.
• Openness to experimentation with emerging financial technologies and a continuous-learning mindset in an evolving AI-augmented work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage tight close deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Support key monthly close activities, including Fixed Assets and Prepaid subledgers, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and close reporting.
• Identify and implement AI-assisted automation (e.g., Excel Copilot, enterprise AI tools) to streamline month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and manual journal validations.
• Support quarterly preparation of required financial disclosures, compliance checklists, and SOX key control executions.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide accurate, timely responses and support documentation.
• Critically evaluate and validate AI-generated financial summaries and analytical outputs to ensure 100% data accuracy and controllership compliance.
• Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating workflows.
• Assist Accounting Managers with ad-hoc financial reporting, special projects, and controllership change initiatives.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Oracle ERP

Excel

AI tools

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

A Little About Us

Finance function (including Accounting & Reporting process) at Yahoo is very critical considering the importance of maintaining proper books of accounts, monitoring cash flow and adhering to complex regulations across the globe along with handling the audit queries and other regulatory reviews. We work together with the Business, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Finance operations (AR&AP), Audit, Treasury, Business Finance and ERP Applications teams to ensure accurate records are maintained in a timely manner, contributing to overall success of Yahoo. While timely updating and closing the books, rolling out the accurate reports in a timely manner plays a key role in achieving the objectives of this function, adherence to internal control systems, processes and policies, ensuring 100% controllership integrity along with adherence to applicable regulatory compliance is paramount.

We work hard, work smart but also like to have lots of fun as a team! We are proud of our organizational culture, where employees feel valued for their work and their accomplishments.

Your Responsibilities

• Support key monthly close activities, including Fixed Assets and Prepaid subledgers, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and close reporting.
• Identify and implement AI-assisted automation (e.g., Excel Copilot, enterprise AI tools) to streamline month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and manual journal validations.
• Support quarterly preparation of required financial disclosures, compliance checklists, and SOX key control executions.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide accurate, timely responses and support documentation.
• Critically evaluate and validate AI-generated financial summaries and analytical outputs to ensure 100% data accuracy and controllership compliance.
• Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating workflows.
• Assist Accounting Managers with ad-hoc financial reporting, special projects, and controllership change initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or financial controllership experience.
• Strong core knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP (General Ledger, Fixed Assets, AR/AP, or Cash Management) or similar enterprise ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., Copilots, LLMs) or automated workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency in accounting operations.
• Openness to experimentation with emerging financial technologies and a continuous-learning mindset in an evolving AI-augmented work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage tight close deadlines independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward professional accounting certification.
• Experience participating in financial system implementations, process automation projects, or AI workflow integrations.
• Background in large multinational technology or digital media companies.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others ; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations ; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don't require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You'll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call +1.866.772.3182 . Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $72,750.00 - $151,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.