Senior Accountant Seattle, WA, USA

Position Overview

Brex is an AI-powered spend platform used by tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises. As a Senior Accountant on the Accounts Payable team, you will ensure the integrity of our financial records and develop scalable, sustainable processes. Working in our dynamic Accounting team, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally, drive process automation, and support a wide range of financial activities—from invoice review to month-end close. This role is based in our Seattle office in a hybrid setting, offering significant autonomy and opportunities for growth.

Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $96,000 - $120,000. Base pay will depend on location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Additional forms of compensation, including equity, may be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of accounting processes related to Accounts Payable including operating expense recognition, prepaid amortization, invoice review, payment processing, and related system workflows.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders to optimize and support the procure-to-pay process (vendor onboarding, purchase requests, purchase orders, expense reporting).
• Drive the automation of vendor-based workflows using tools such as Auditoria, establishing measurable KPIs to enhance efficiency.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and support the scaling of the global AP function across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to test and roll out new features and releases in the Brex product.
• Conduct reviews and analyses of operating expenses to uphold financial accountability, including budget vs. actuals and account fluctuation analyses.
• Support month-end and year-end activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, 1099 reporting, and variance analytics.

Required Qualifications

• College graduate with a 4-year degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting or private industry experience.
• Ability to examine and verify financial documents, reports, and transactions; research and analyze accounting transactions; and reconcile financial data and accounts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and address complex situations professionally.
• Innovative mindset with the capability to provide "outside the box" solutions.
• Owner’s mentality towards responsibilities with a strong focus on career growth.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed CPA.
• A combination of public accounting and private industry experience.
• Knowledge and experience with systems such as NetSuite, Coupa, Brex, Auditoria, or Pigment.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work environment: minimum two days in the office per week (Seattle) with a planned increase to three days starting February 2, 2026.
• Up to four weeks per year of fully remote work.
• Exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies and automation tools.
• A diverse, inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.