Staff Accountant

October 2

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Tailscale

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SaaS • Security • Telecommunications

Tailscale is a company that provides a modern VPN solution founded on WireGuard technology, simplifying networking by creating secure, software-defined networks that connect users, services, and devices with ease. By eliminating the complexities of legacy VPNs, Tailscale offers secure remote access, site-to-site networking, and multi-cloud networking, all while ensuring user-friendly, quick deployment without complex configurations. Recognized for enabling zero-trust environments and seamless workflows, Tailscale supports robust security features such as automated user onboarding, encryption, and access control lists (ACLs). This tool is particularly popular for both enterprise and personal use, praised for its integration capabilities and ease of use, making secure networking accessible anywhere, regardless of infrastructure.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2020

☁️ SaaS

🔐 Security

📡 Telecommunications

💰 $100M Series B on 2022-05

📋 Description

• Serve as the first point of contact from finance for Sales on deal structuring, order processing, and approvals. • Review and approve transactions to ensure compliance with company policies, contractual guidelines, and revenue recognition standards. • Maintain accurate deal setup in CRM, billing, and ERP systems to enable invoicing and revenue recognition. • Support the month-end close process, including revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 and account reconciliations. • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, and Legal to streamline workflows and reduce friction in the deal-to-cash process. • Monitor accounts receivable, support collections efforts, and help resolve billing disputes. • Assist with internal controls, process documentation, and audit support as needed. • Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy across order-to-cash and accounting processes.

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Accounting, Deal Desk, or Order-to-Cash roles at SaaS high-growth startups • Solid understanding of order-to-cash processes, SaaS billing models, and ASC 606 revenue recognition principles • Experience with CRM (Salesforce), billing platforms (Stripe), and ERP systems • Strong accounting foundation; CPA a plus • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to balance detail orientation and cross-functional collaboration • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment

🏖️ Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. • A competitive total compensation package. • Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. • Remote first company—most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description. • Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. • Support for your personal and professional development. • Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. • A build-your-own home office setup. • Generous parental leave program from your first day.