Sr. Accountant
Company websiteapplovin.com (AppLovin, opens in new tab)
Base salary $131,580 to $172,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Palo Alto, CA
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- LocationPalo Alto, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com.
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.
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
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.
All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to [email protected].
CA Base Pay Range
$131,580—$172,000 USD
AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send us a request at [email protected]
AppLovin will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in California, learn more here.
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.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($131,580) is above 33% of the 666 Finance & Accounting roles in California listed on this site. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $121,000 to $190,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingSr. Accountant$131,580 to $172,000
Partner Solutions Engineer$126K to $188K
ML Infrastructure Engineer$140K to $250K
ML Data Infrastructure Engineer$140K to $250K
Growth and CRM Manager$153K to $200K
Media Buyer, Emerging Channels - Growth Marketing$153K to $200K
Business Operations Analyst$105,300 to $156,465
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr. Accountant (this listing) | $131,580 - $172,000 |
| Partner Solutions Engineer | $126K - $188K |
| ML Infrastructure Engineer | $140K - $250K |
| ML Data Infrastructure Engineer | $140K - $250K |
| Growth and CRM Manager | $153K - $200K |
| Media Buyer, Emerging Channels - Growth Marketing | $153K - $200K |
| Business Operations Analyst | $105,300 - $156,465 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-19
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: CA Base Pay Range
USD 131,580 – 172,000 · interval unstated · pay_input_range · CA Base Pay Range · base-labelled (R1: Base Pay)
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- Checked
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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