Senior Accountant

About Us

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results. The Finance function at Yahoo—including Accounting & Reporting—is critical for maintaining proper books of accounts, monitoring cash flow, and adhering to complex global regulations, as well as handling audit queries and regulatory reviews.

We collaborate with Business, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Finance Operations (AR & AP), Audit, Treasury, Business Finance, and ERP Applications teams to ensure accurate and timely financial records, contributing to Yahoo’s overall success. Timely book updates, accurate reporting, and strict adherence to internal controls, processes, and policies—along with 100% controllership integrity and regulatory compliance—are paramount. We work hard, work smart, and have fun as a team, fostering a culture where employees feel valued for their contributions.

Responsibilities

• Support key monthly close activities, including Fixed Assets and Prepaid subledgers, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and close reporting.
• Identify and implement AI-assisted automation (e.g., Excel Copilot, enterprise AI tools) to streamline month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and manual journal validations.
• Support quarterly preparation of required financial disclosures, compliance checklists, and SOX key control executions.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide accurate, timely responses and support documentation.
• Critically evaluate and validate AI-generated financial summaries and analytical outputs to ensure 100% data accuracy and controllership compliance.
• Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating workflows.
• Assist Accounting Managers with ad-hoc financial reporting, special projects, and controllership change initiatives.
• Adhere to Yahoo policies, exercise sound judgment, work effectively and inclusively with others, and safeguard business operations and brand integrity.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or financial controllership experience.
• Strong core knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP (General Ledger, Fixed Assets, AR/AP, or Cash Management) or similar enterprise ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., Copilots, LLMs) or automated workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency in accounting operations.
• Openness to experimentation with emerging financial technologies and a continuous-learning mindset in an evolving AI-augmented work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage tight close deadlines independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward professional accounting certification.
• Experience participating in financial system implementations, process automation projects, or AI workflow integrations.
• Background in large multinational technology or digital media companies.

Schedule

This role offers flexible hybrid work options. While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, occasional in-person events or team sessions may be required with advance notice.

Pay

The compensation for this position ranges from $72,750.00 to $151,250.00 per year and will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Education stipends.
• Additional benefits and perks.