Accountant (Remote)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead core accounting activities supporting accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls.

• Location: United States
• Workplace: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: 5+ years of progressively responsible general accounting experience
• Compensation: $89,750 – $99,500 per year

Responsibilities

• Lead general ledger accounting activities and support accurate, timely monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and financial analysis for organizational decision-making.
• Prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations while maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Support project and contract accounting, including financial tracking and reporting activities.
• Review and support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting processes.
• Apply revenue recognition principles and help ensure accounting treatment remains consistent with GAAP.
• Support annual financial statement audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and other requested information.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, including segregation of duties and fraud-prevention practices.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues independently.
• Improve, automate, and streamline accounting systems, processes, and reporting workflows.
• Work cross-functionally with project managers and non-financial staff to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.

Requirements

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible general accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience reviewing and supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting processes.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently in a remote environment.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to independently research and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, segregation of duties, and fraud-prevention practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and a consistent commitment to financial accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit, project-based, grant-funded, or government-contract accounting environments.
• Experience supporting annual financial statement audits.
• Experience using Sage Intacct.
• Experience improving, automating, or streamlining accounting processes and reporting workflows.
• Experience working with project managers and non-financial staff to communicate financial information effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly stipend supporting a work-from-anywhere environment.
• Customizable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• No-premium employee-only medical coverage option.
• Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Flexible work scheduling where possible.

Location

Fully remote work from anywhere within the United States.