AppLovin
Technology & SoftwareDirect Greenhouse career site

Sr. Accountant

Pay
$131,580 – $172,000 per year
Location
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
3+ years
Listed
21 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • US GAAP
  • general ledger accounting
  • month-end close

Also useful

  • NetSuite
  • SOX compliance
  • advanced Excel

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k match
  • Unlimited pto

The Role

AppLovin is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our US accounting team. You'll own key parts of the monthly close cycle, ensure accurate financial reporting, and help build the processes that support AppLovin's continued growth. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to the broader finance organization.

What You'll Do

  • Own and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accounts are properly supported on a timely basis
  • Support accounting and reporting activities across areas such leases, intangibles, corporate accounting, and other general accounting functions, depending on business needs.
  • Prepare and review financial schedules for management reporting and external audit support
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency of the close
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and business partners to ensure completeness of accounting
  • Support US external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
  • Assist with technical accounting research and documentation as needed

What We're Looking For

  • 3-5 years of accounting experience; fast-paced tech company background a plus
  • Accounting or finance degree preferred
  • Strong foundation in US GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Proficiency in a major ERP system (NetSuite experience is a bonus)
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
  • Experience managing US auditor and service provider relationships, including coordinating requests, deliverables, and deadlines
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear communicator who can explain accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders
  • Self-starter mindset - you don't wait to be told what needs to be fixed

Nice to Have

  • Experience at a public company or in the technology/digital advertising industry
  • Exposure to SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Experience in system implementations
  • Experience in utilizing AI to streamline manual tasks

Additional information

AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits.

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

Retirement Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
  • Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Sick Leave: 80 hours per year
  • Method of Application: Apply online

Application Window: The application window is expected to close within 30 days of the posting date.

CA Base Pay Range $131,580—$172,000 USD

  • To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
  • Please read our Global Applicant Privacy Notice to learn more about how AppLovin processes your personal information.

About AppLovin

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end advertising solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences.

To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.

Read the original posting

From AppLovin's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 19, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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