GL Accountant

About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Available Locations: Mexico City, MX OR Lisbon, Portugal About the role What You'll Do As a General Ledger (GL) Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. You’ll assist with a variety of General Ledger activities, with a focus on driving operational efficiency within the organization. Specifically, you will: Support month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries (e.g., accruals, cash activity, payroll). Conduct or assist with account analysis/reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, HR, FPA) to support accurate financial reporting and ensure key transactions are accounted for. Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in corporate accounting activities. Contribute to special projects as needed, including accounting system upgrades, data validation, and reporting optimization. Stay informed on relevant accounting standards and compliance issues to ensure adherence to US GAAP or other applicable frameworks. Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience Experience working in a fast-growing environment, preferably in a public company Strong problem-solving skills, ability to develop, organize and complete projects. Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). Experience with Cash Accounting, Payroll Accounting, and Accruals. Strong technical skills including proficiency in NetSuite/Oracle Cloud, BlackLine/ARCs, Alteryx, and Excel Ability to communicate effectively with various teams CPA/CA preferred. What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. Project Galileo : Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare’s enterprise customers--at no cost. Athenian Project : In 2017, we created the Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protect ... (truncated, view full listing at source)