Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to join our growing Accounting team at Abnormal AI. This role will be instrumental in strengthening Abnormal AI’s financial reporting and technical accounting capabilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position will contribute to financial reporting, technical accounting research, select period-end close activities and internal control initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in public company reporting, technical accounting and internal controls, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What you will do

• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new accounting pronouncements, including effective implementation across business functions
• Conduct and document technical accounting research related to new business initiatives and complex transactions and provide recommendations for the appropriate accounting treatment
• Work with external auditors to ensure timely review and closure of technical accounting matters
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with accounting standards and best practices
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Support month-end close and financial statement review
• Perform various ad-hoc projects as needed

Must Haves

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, including relevant experience in technical accounting and SEC reporting, with a mix of Big 4 accounting firm and private/publicly traded companies
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or other relevant or related field or equivalent experience, CPA a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to details
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving, highly transactional, and data-driven role
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Key skills/competency

• Technical Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• US GAAP
• SEC Reporting
• Public Company Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Audit Management
• Accounting Policy
• Month-End Close
• Big 4 Experience