Job Description
Datadog is a global SaaS business focused on enabling digital transformation and infrastructure monitoring. They are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to assist in the month-end close process, perform reconciliations and analytics, and support external audits while collaborating with various teams to improve processes and internal controls. Responsibilities Own areas of the month-end close processes, such as preparation of journal entries and various account reconciliations Perform analytics over financial results to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements Investigate reporting discrepancies and communicate issues as they occur in a timely manner Partner with other departments to understand and support business processes, ensure proper accounting, and resolve reconciling differences Work with FP&A and internal business partners to investigate and document fluctuations in budget to actual variances analyses Prepare quarterly disclosures for quarterly 10-Q/annual 10-K filings Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly reviews, annual audit, and SOX compliance Continuously seek ways to optimize existing accounting and business processes through use of automation, thoughtful analysis, and researching best practices in the industry Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and assist with special projects as needed Skills Experienced in 1-2 years of accounting Bachelor's degree in Accounting required Able to apply knowledge of US GAAP, with a general understanding of SOX Self-motivated and able to work under pressure; dependable with deliverables and deadlines; able to multitask Confidence, good judgment, self-motivated, energy and personality to work in a fast-paced environment across all levels of management and across functions and geographies CPA (or on track to be certified) Experience working with Netsuite, Floqast and Workiva SaaS or Technology industry experience Benefits Generous and competitive benefits package New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan Continuous career development and pathing opportunities Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space Best in breed onboarding Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally Friendly and inclusive workplace culture Healthcare Dental Parental planning Mental health benefits A 401(k) plan and match Paid time off Fitness reimbursements A discounted employee stock purchase plan Company Overview Datadog is an observability and security platform that offers infrastructure, applications, software development, and monitoring services.
It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Datadog has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 98 in 2025, 66 in 2024, 45 in 2023, 53 in 2022, 31 in 2021, 29 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.