Financial Reporting Accountant at Anthropic

Hybrid - San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA

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Financial Reporting Accountant position at Anthropic’s Finance team. The role involves executing key aspects of financial reporting, ensuring US GAAP compliance, supporting external audit processes, implementing and optimizing financial reporting platforms, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates must have 7+ years of accounting experience, CPA certification or equivalent, expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting, and hands‑on experience with Workiva and ERP systems. This hybrid role is based in San Francisco or Seattle, offering competitive compensation, benefits, flexible hours, and a collaborative AI-focused environment.

Salary

USD 190,000 - 230,000

Requirements

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • CPA license (or equivalent) or actively pursuing CPA certification
  • 7+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting
  • Expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting
  • Hands‑on experience with Workiva or similar financial reporting platforms
  • Proficiency with ERP systems; Workday Financials is a plus
  • Experience supporting SOX compliance programs and external auditors
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to see the big picture
  • Strong communication skills for explaining complex accounting concepts
  • Adaptability to fast‑paced, dynamic environments
  • Passion for building scalable processes and systems
  • Commitment to the societal impact of AI
  • Strong Excel and data manipulation skills; experience with Python or SQL for reporting automation

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review external financial reporting deliverables, including quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and applicable reporting standards
  • Execute month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, coordinating with accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate completion
  • Conduct technical accounting research and prepare documentation for complex transactions, including stock‑based compensation (ASC 718), derivatives (ASC 815), lease accounting (ASC 842), and support the implementation of new accounting standards
  • Support the implementation and day‑to‑day operation of Workiva for financial reporting, controls documentation and compliance
  • Serve as a key point of contact with external auditors, coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring efficient completion of audit procedures
  • Support the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
  • Partner with the Finance Systems team to ensure seamless integration between ERP systems and reporting platforms
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation
  • Collaborate with Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, Equity Accounting and Finance & Strategy teams to ensure alignment between management and external reporting
  • Contribute to special projects as needed, including system implementations, process improvements, and reporting automation initiatives

Technologies

WorkivaERP systemsWorkday FinancialsPythonSQLExcel

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