Senior Accountant

ReTool; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Retool is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to own core general ledger workstreams and lead the month-end close in a fast-growing tech company.

You will manage AP, corporate cards, reimbursements, and cross-functional data gathering with department heads. The role emphasizes scalable processes, audit support, and internal controls improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a high-growth startup or public firm.
• Proficient in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Interest in automation/AI tools to improve accounting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day general ledger across multiple line items under U.S. GAAP.
• Lead month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Handle prepaid, fixed assets, allocations, accruals, ASC 842 leases.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel/Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Multi-currency transactions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Brex

NetSuite

Airbase

Numeric

Job description

WHY WE’R LOOKING FOR YOU:

Retool is growing rapidly and entering a new stage of maturity. To enable this growth and help Retool scale to the next level, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Corporate Accountant to support a wide breadth of our accounting operations.

This role is the backbone of our day-to-day general ledger accounting. You’ll own core month-end close workstreams and serve as the go-to person for our procure-to-pay processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with high visibility amongst cross-functional partners, enjoy building scalable processes, and want to make a meaningful impact on a growing finance team, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Drive the day-to-day general ledger accounting across multiple financial statement line items in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Participate in the month end close process, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations to deliver timely and accurate financial results
• Perform monthly prepaid, fixed asset, allocation, accrual and ASC 842 lease accounting
• Own AP, corporate credit cards, and employee reimbursements, partnering closely with stakeholders such as vendors and employees
• Partner with internal spend owners and department heads to gather data, resolve issues, and support month-end close and AP workflows
• Assist with external audits by preparing supporting schedules and documentation
• Prepare monthly variance analysis, management reporting and U.S. GAAP reporting
• Implement process improvements, including AI-enabled automation efforts, to streamline accounting operations and improve the quality of internal controls
• Supervise and review the work of an overseas resource including AP bill processing, credit card reconciliations, expense reimbursement reviews, and bank reconciliations
• Support special projects as needed, including the implementation and/or maintenance of new accounting systems and tools

THE SKILLSET YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA certification a plus
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience at a high-growth startup and/or public accounting firm
• Strong experience with U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Curiosity about how automation and AI tools can improve accounting workflows
• Sharp critical thinking skills with experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally to solve problems and achieve results
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow through and implement process improvement
• Fluent in Excel and Google Sheets, including pivot tables and advanced formulas used in data summarization and analysis
• Experience with Brex, NetSuite, Airbase, and Numeric preferred