Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

About Snorkel

Snorkel AI is the frontier AI data lab, helping teams build the data and environments behind high-performing frontier and agentic AI. We combine technology with research-driven AI data development to create datasets, benchmarks, evals, and custom solutions for real-world AI systems. Founded out of the Stanford AI Lab in 2019, Snorkel works with leading AI labs and enterprises to move from better data to better outcomes. 

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Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to play a key role in building and scaling Snorkel's accounting organization.

This position combines technical accounting expertise with operational excellence. You will partner closely with the Controller and Accounting team to own key areas of the monthly close, prepare technical accounting analyses, support financial statement audits, and help establish scalable accounting processes and internal controls.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex accounting issues while remaining hands-on in day-to-day accounting operations. You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, embrace ambiguity, and enjoy building processes that support a rapidly scaling business.

What You'll Do

Month-End Close & General Accounting

Support and help lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.

Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.

Prepare monthly flux analyses and explain significant balance sheet and income statement variances.

Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Assist in improving close processes with the goal of achieving a world-class close timeline.

Technical Accounting

Research, document, and implement technical accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP.

Prepare technical accounting memos supporting complex accounting conclusions.

Partner with business leaders to evaluate accounting implications of new transactions and commercial arrangements.

Maintain accounting policies and ensure consistent application across the organization.

Areas of ownership may include:

ASC 606 Revenue Recognition

ASC 842 Lease Accounting

Stock-based Compensation (ASC 718)

Equity transactions and equity rollforward

Debt accounting and warrant accounting

Business combinations and asset acquisitions, as applicable

Significant estimates and management judgments

Capitalized software and internal-use software accounting

New accounting standard implementations

Financial Reporting

Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.

Prepare audit-ready workpapers and accounting schedules.

Assist in preparing disclosures for financial statements.

Develop standardized reporting packages for management and external stakeholders.

Audit & Internal Controls

Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors.

Coordinate audit requests and maintain organized supporting documentation.

Prepare accounting position papers and respond to technical accounting inquiries from auditors.

Support walkthroughs, testing, and implementation of internal controls.

Assist with developing and documenting accounting policies, narratives, and process documentation.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Finance, Legal, Revenue, People, and Operations to support new initiatives.

Review customer contracts for accounting implications.

Support equity issuances, financing activities, and strategic transactions.

Assist with bonus accruals, commission accounting, and other compensation-related accounting.

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