Zoox

Senior Accounting Manager

Foster City, CAFull timeAccounting

$145K – $174Kposted range

Range as posted by the employer.

Posted 1 month ago · listed on Lever

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Should you apply?

Open: 59 days; Open a while. Either hard to fill or the process is slow. A direct note to the recruiter helps here.
Open roles at this company: 245; Hiring in volume. Recruiters are busy, so a tailored resume that matches the posting's words gets through the screen.
Salary: Posted; The employer put pay in writing. Anchor on it in the first conversation.

Days open comes from the posting date. Fill time and reposting rate come from this company's recent public postings.

The job, broken down

This is a Senior Accounting Manager role at Zoox focused on general ledger accuracy, month-end close, and audit support. You'll work closely with FP&A on accruals and capitalization while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

What you'd actually do

Manage general ledger activities
Own or oversee month-end close process
Coordinate with FP&A team on accruals and capitalization accuracy
Support the annual financial audit
Ensure compliance with accounting standards

Must-haves

Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
Experience with accruals and capitalization
Experience supporting financial audits
Detail-oriented and compliance-focused mindset
Strong communication skills for cross-team work with FP&A

Read before you apply

No pay range listed
No specific years of experience, certifications (like CPA), or team size mentioned
Vague on seniority expectations despite 'Senior' in the title versus 'Accounting Manager' in the body text

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Steps to get this job

1In your resume, mirror the exact phrases 'month-end close', 'general ledger', and 'accruals and capitalization' since these are the core duties named
2Lead with a specific audit example: name the audit type (financial statement, SOX, etc.) and your role in it, since the posting calls out 'annual financial audit' support
3If you've worked cross-functionally with FP&A before, describe that collaboration specifically in your resume or cover letter, since the posting emphasizes this partnership
4Since no pay range is given, check Zoox/Amazon leveling sites or ask recruiters directly early in the process to confirm this matches Senior-level compensation before investing time in multiple interview rounds

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What it's like to work at Zoox

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Zoox is an Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company building purpose-built robotaxis (no steering wheel or pedals), headquartered in Foster City, CA, with testing also happening in San Francisco and Las Vegas. It was acquired by Amazon in 2020 for $1.3 billion and had roughly 1,000 employees as of a 2024 layoff report, likely more now as it approaches paid commercial robotaxi service.

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About the role

Zoox's accounting team plays a pivotal role in ensuring Zoox operates efficiently and sustainably by providing accurate financial management, compliance, and strategic insights.

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to play a crucial role in managing accounting processes and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Working closely with the FP&A team to ensure accurate accruals and capitalization. This person is responsible for activities related to the general ledger, month-end close, and annual financial audit. The successful candidate will be dedicated, trustworthy, detail-oriented and customer-focused with excellent communication skills.

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