Sr. Accountant

About the Role

Sonder is seeking a Sr. Accountant to own and manage payroll and equity-related components of the monthly and quarterly close, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP. This role involves working with cross-functional teams and external auditors to support scale and process improvements.

What You'll Do

• Own and manage payroll and equity-related components of the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate accounting for stock-based compensation in accordance with US GAAP and partner with Legal/HR on equity administration
• Review and reconcile payroll clearing accounts, accruals, and related benefits accounts across multiple entities
• Lead and support additional GL areas such as operating expense accruals, vendor-related transactions, and intercompany reconciliations
• Partner with cross-functional teams to validate payroll and equity data, ensuring proper controls and alignment with accounting standards
• Collaborate on special projects, such as payroll automation, process improvements, and system enhancements to support scale
• Work directly with external auditors to support quarterly reviews and the annual audit, including preparing PBCs and providing clear explanations of accounting treatments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation for payroll and equity accounting responsibilities

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, with experience in equity/stock comp and payroll strongly preferred
• Public company experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting
• Experience with Netsuite and equity administration tools (e.g., Carta, Shareworks, or similar)
• Comfortable working with large data sets in Excel (pivot tables, index-match, vlookup, etc.)
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to explain accounting topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with interest in process improvement and automation
• Excited by the opportunity to grow within the company and take on projects beyond core responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees, benefits may include:
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (where applicable)
• Flexible vacation
• Wellness and volunteering days
• Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders
• Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork