Senior Accountant, Vanta
$108-127k
+ Equity
AI trust management platform
Posted today
AI trust management platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
$108-127k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help businesses earn and prove trust.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires strong analytical skills with a keen sense of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently
- The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys partnering cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, and FP&A to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- SaaS industry experience is a plus, particularly in high-growth environments
- 5+ years of experience in compensation accounting or a similar role, ideally in a high-growth SaaS environment
- You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
- You have a strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- You’re highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large datasets; experience with AI-enabled tools is a plus
- You have hands-on experience with ERP systems; NetSuite and payroll platforms such as ADP preferred
- Experience managing complex benefit reconciliations, including 401K and HSA accounts via platforms like Fidelity and Navia
- Strong critical thinking skills with a track record of identifying discrepancies and implementing process improvements
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining proper audit-ready support for all entries
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight month-end deadlines
- Excellent communication skills to partner cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, and Payroll teams
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
- Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting team
- This role is highly focused on payroll accounting, including related accruals, benefits allocation, reconciliations, and fluctuation (flux) analysis
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for payroll and benefits-related accounts
- Partner closely with Payroll and HR to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of payroll data
- Review payroll reports against the GL and investigate discrepancies or unusual fluctuations using data-driven and AI-assisted approaches
- Prepare and review benefits reconciliations, identifying and resolving variances across across multiple systems
- Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to payroll and benefits
- Perform detailed flux and variance analysis on payroll and compensation-related expenses, leveraging AI tools and advanced analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and insights
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within payroll accounting, including the use of AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance accuracy
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls over payroll and benefits-related processes
- Support the broader accounting team by taking on responsibilities such as prepaids and fixed assets as needed to balance workloads
Our take
The security auditing process is usually very time-consuming, taking hours to complete, and it is often difficult for startups to invest time into such a process. Yet, the benefits of security accreditation are enormous, mainly as many such businesses are working globally and need ways to demonstrate security compliance to one another. Vanta works specifically with startups to help them complete and pass security audits such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
The company is a compliance portal and security monitoring platform that businesses use to assess their risk levels. Vanta carries out a pre-audit of a company's digital security and highlights areas that need to be worked on before a full analysis of all threats is carried out. Other businesses such as Datadog or PagerDuty offer similar security monitoring services, but Vanta monitors its customers throughout the year, allowing any issues to be identified and addressed early on.
Vanta's latest $150M raise, boosting its valuation to $4.15B, highlights the company's rapid growth and strong market position. With AI-driven automation, expanding government partnerships, and strategic acquisitions on the horizon, Vanta is scaling quickly while solving real customer problems. Backed by a talented leadership team and a growing customer base, the company looks set to continue its upward trajectory and build a lasting, sustainable business.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jul 2025
$150m
SERIES D
Jul 2024
$150m
SERIES C
Total funding: $500.2m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: Vanta values the health and well-being of our teammates and offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for teammates and dependents. Vanta is excited to provide an additional range of benefits that holistically support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
- Work Your Way: Enjoy a remote-first setup if you're in the US, or go hybrid at our international offices
- Paid Parental Leave: Industry competitive paid parental leave for all parents
- Time Away: Industry competitive and generous PTO policy
- 401K Plan: 401k matching contribution plan
Company HQ
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Christina Cacioppo
(Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Vanta in 2017, Christina worked in Product Management for Dropbox. She was also a Professor at the School of Visual Arts and worked on the Investment Team at Union Square Ventures.
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