Senior Accountant

Who We Are

Zadara is a leading provider of AI edge clouds, delivering a groundbreaking distributed cloud platform purpose-built for sovereign AI applications. Zadara platform powers advanced AI capabilities with the simplicity, agility, and flexibility of cloud computing while ensuring seamless multi-tenancy through fully automated, end-to-end provisioning of compute, storage, and networking resources. Zadara’s vision is to build and operate the largest global Edge Cloud Network to enable innovative technologies & services that improve the way the world communicates, works, heals, travels and plays. We have a global and diverse workforce that is growing as we expand our customer base. Together as a team we are making an impact on the Edge Cloud market.

Our Zadarian Culture

All Zadarians are finding their edge by living and breathing our core values; All Belonging, Accountable together, Exceptionally focused, Flexible, Trailbreaking, and Zealous.

We believe that good things happen to people and business in a culture of choice. Where diverse and individual needs, wants and wishes are respected and rewarded — where the possibilities are limitless. Here you can, breakout and breakthrough to do your best work.

What Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mean to Us

We believe in the power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Members of our distributed team come from different geographies and cultural backgrounds and we serve a diverse population. Our commitment to DEI helps us design better products and services, and serve our employees, customers, and partners. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is critical to our vision and to our impact, and helps us boost our perspective, creativity, and growth.

This role will be responsible for managing key accounting functions, including the month-end close, Leased Equipment reconciliation, global deferred revenue analysis, and assisting with local and state tax filings. The role will oversee weekly cash functions, ensuring accurate payment preparation and bank reconciliations. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will prepare general ledger expense analyses, manage expense accruals and provisions, support prepayments reconciliation and amortization, complete journal entries, and Balance Sheet account reconciliations.

Working closely with the Global  Finance and Operations team, this role will contribute to implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial compliance efforts, including internal and external audits. The role also involves preparing and reviewing tax filings, as well as supporting the financial close process to meet reporting deadlines. This position requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to enhance.

• Ownership of certain accounting functions (including month-end general ledger close, AP  oversight and reconciliation, local and state tax filings, and other activities).
• Prepare GL expense account analysis and monthly expense accruals, and other relevant accounts as part of the month-end close.
• Work closely with the Global Finance and Operations team to manage the month-end and annual close processes.
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings such as sales tax, property tax, business tax, business license, and income tax.
• Partner cross-functionally to make improvements across all global accounting processes (automating reconciliations, report preparation, and reviewing accounting transactions).
• Responsible for prepayments & deferred revenue amortization and reconciliation across various legal entities..
• Perform miscellaneous expense accruals, provisions, and cost allocations within NetSuite.
• Perform additional monthly finance and accounting responsibilities as assigned
• Support financial compliance (Internal & External Audit, Controls, and Procedures).
• Support the financial close process in line withthe close schedule & deadlines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably with some experience within a Big 6 accounting firm background.
• Mix of both operational and technical accounting knowledge with emphasis on operational day-to-day accounting in a multi-state & global environment.
• Ability to understand systems and be able to streamline processes.
• A high level of proficiency with Excel.
• A high level of proficiency with NetSuite (or other ERP system).
• External and/or Internal audit experience.
• US GAAP and FASB regulations knowledge.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to independently and efficiently research.
• Experience working independently within a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to research discrepancies and solve problems.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting desired
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), actively pursuing CPA licensure or equivalent qualification preferred.

• Experience with Lease & Loan reporting.
• Participation in process improvement projects.
• Prior International business exposure.
• Experience of working in a dynamic business environment and/or start-up.

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Basic life and AD&D

Zadara is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered search tools to proactively identify candidates based on job requirements.

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