Staff Accountant - SEC Financial Reporting at Samsara

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

81600.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, GAAP, SEC Reporting, Financial Statements, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Detail-Oriented, Time Management, Collaboration, Technical Expertise, Initiative, Intellectual Curiosity, Organizational Skills, SOX Compliance, Critical Thinking

Industry

Software Development

Description

Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. About the role: Roles like this one don’t come along very often. We are re-shaping and expanding our team by bringing in the best talent and empowering them with full end-to-end coverage over financial reporting, compliance and technical accounting. This role is for someone who is serious about their professional development, who wants to learn from the best in the profession, who wants to leave a lasting footprint on global accounting operations and wants to do it at an industry leading, market disrupting, fast-growing publicly-traded technology company. You will be on the ground floor of a tremendous opportunity to help Samsara anchor its standards of excellence to world-class practices in a team that thrives on innovative thinking, creative problem-solving and business partnering. We aren’t hiring for a role; we want you to grow with us with a honed set of skills that can be applied to a variety of growth opportunities within our team over the years to come. In this role, your sphere of influence will be far-reaching! You will learn about our business, our products, and what differentiates us from our competitors. You will apply your accounting skills to your knowledge of our business to develop a tailored approach that ensures Samsara’s reporting and compliance framework is invincible. Your role will serve our shareholders and other external stakeholders by developing and executing world-class SEC reporting practices and deliverables that are uncompromising on accuracy and integrity. You will get exposure to a variety of technical accounting issues and help us shape our application of those principles to Samsara-specific matters. You will be empowered to collaborate closely with other Accounting and Finance teams to deploy best practices that hold them to the same standard. You are highly self-motivated and analytical; you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are highly organized and detail-oriented, and love problem-solving as you leverage your relationships across the Company. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role. You should apply if: You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment. You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers. You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. In this role, you will: Get in on the “ground floor” of a growing team that expands its sphere of influence that shapes the way we operate as an accounting organization. Learn from the best in the profession by interacting with leadership who are invested in your development and want to provide you with growth opportunities. Build a legacy by helping us create and deploy world-class best practices that set the standard for high-performing organizations in the tech space. Be in the driver’s seat for our SEC filings, including Form 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, and annual proxy statements. Apply your technical expertise to prepare consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures for a fast-growing, market leading company. Be empowered to collaborate with local accounting teams to review supporting data, perform tie outs and analysis for SEC filings. Learn our business end-to-end through flux analyses and use your learnings to draft an insightful MD&A. Deepen your understanding of GAAP by performing related research and documentation of accounting whitepapers; proposing suitable disclosures and benchmarking against industry standards. Apply ASC 718 principles in the accounting and reporting for the Company’s equity programs including the valuation and disclosure of such programs for SEC reporting. Work closely with external auditors to support the successful completion of SAS 100 quarterly reviews and annual audit. Prepare presentations, including review and tie out, for executive management and Audit Committee. Support compliance activities across the global accounting function including the deployment of accounting policies and SOX controls. Participate in other transformative special projects as required. Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices. Minimum requirements for the role: Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience. Professional work experience at a public accounting firm. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP), accounting processes, and SOX requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software. An ideal candidate also has: CPA License. Experience with ASC 718 principles. Experience with Workiva SEC Reporting Solution and iXBRL review. Experience with NetSuite and/or Schwab EquiView is a plus. Experience in tech and IPO is a plus. Experience prioritizing and managing time, working under strict deadlines, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Must be a fast learner, multi-tasker with a strong desire to learn and have a ‘can do’ attitude. Strong initiative, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to take ownership of complex problems. Must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively. Critical thinker, able to implement scalable processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and analytical skills. Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $60,690—$81,600 USD At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact. Benefits Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more. Accommodations Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. Flexible Working At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable. Fraudulent Employment Offers Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for SEC filings and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop best practices and maintain accuracy in financial reporting.