Accountant - Remote

Overview

This role is responsible for managing recurring transactional accounting and reconciliation processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The position includes ownership of month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring month-end close journal entries, including revenue deferrals, expense accruals, and amortizations
• Allocate vendor rebates and distribute rebate income accurately to customer departments
• Code all transactions with full dimensional detail (department, project, site) and attach supporting documentation in Business Central
• Route journal entries for approval and maintain an archive of approved entries in SharePoint
• Track and manage close tasks according to the published calendar, identifying and escalating at-risk items
• Reconcile operating bank accounts, credit cards, brokerage accounts, and lines of credit on a monthly basis, moving toward weekly reconciliations
• Validate bank feeds against source statements and resolve discrepancies
• Create correcting entries for unrecorded items and ensure accounts are balanced to zero differences before posting
• Reconcile accounts receivable and payable aging, prepaid, accrual, and deferred revenue accounts monthly
• Prepare intercompany cross-charge entries, referencing governing agreements, and reconcile due-to/due-from balances
• Support foreign currency transactions and translation at approved rates
• Own the payroll cost allocation process, ensuring accurate reallocation from administrative to operational accounts
• Generate and analyze monthly profit and loss statements by department, investigating variances above 5%
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting by compiling actuals and identifying financial trends
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, monitor nexus thresholds, and support external audits with necessary documentation
• Adhere strictly to internal controls, approval processes, and documentation standards
• Identify automation opportunities within Business Central and Power Automate to streamline accounting processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close tasks
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, including revenue recognition for subscription and multi-period contracts, accruals, and deferrals
• Experience with bank and account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel, including chart of accounts navigation and report exports

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan options
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Location

Fully remote within any US state

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.