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.