Senior Accountant

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who we are&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to<a class="c-link" href="https://customers.twilio.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://customers.twilio.com/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">&nbsp;hundreds of thousands of businesses&nbsp;</a>and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.</p> <p>Our dedication to <a class="c-link" href="https://www.twilio.com/en-us/blog/open-work" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://www.twilio.com/en-us/blog/open-work" data-sk="tooltip_parent">remote-first work</a>, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.<br><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">.</span></p> <p><strong>Hiring and how we work</strong></p> <p>We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings.&nbsp;<br><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">.</span></p></div><p><strong>See yourself at Twilio</strong></p> <p>Join the team as Twilio’s next Senior Accountant.</p> <p><strong>About the job</strong></p> <p>This position is needed to partner closely with cross-functional partners to ensure the accuracy of Twilio’s carrier COGS. You will leverage your experience in automation and data analysis to build and maintain robust processes for contract review, accruals and flux analysis, and provide real-time insights that improve the speed and accuracy of our monthly close. This role is a high-impact position requiring you to combine technical data sets, business acumen and financial reporting.</p> <h4><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h4> <p>In this role, you’ll focus on:</p> <ul> <li>Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the dedicated Accounting partner to the Carrier Operations team, streamlining information flow and accelerating data integrity between systems.</li> <li>Carrier Contract Review: Read, analyze, and document the financial and accounting implications of complex carrier agreements. Ensure strict tracking of security deposits, minimum commitments, and volume-based pricing tiers.</li> <li>Month-End Close: Support the COGS Accounting team in preparing complex accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Ensure accurate and timely data availability and provide insight into key business drivers.&nbsp;</li> <li>Deep-Dive Variance &amp; Anomaly Detection: Own the monthly P&amp;L and Balance Sheet fluctuation analyses for carrier cost accounts. Identify billing anomalies, investigate margins down to the route/carrier level, and explain key business drivers to leadership.</li> <li>Strengthen Internal Controls: Ensure complete compliance with SOX controls, maintain comprehensive accounting policy documentation, and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors regarding carrier COGS.</li> <li>Process Automation: Actively identify process inefficiencies, understand root cause and build systematic solutions using Twilio’s stack of AI tools</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></h4> <p>Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Education: Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or a highly quantitative field.</li> <li>Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting (Big 4/National) with a fast-growing technology, telecommunications, or CPaaS environment.</li&g