Senior Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to own key areas of month-end close, multistate tax compliance, accounts receivable/accounts payable, and balance sheet accounting. This is a hands-on, technical role focused on maintaining accurate records, strong reconciliations, and well-run processes.

This role reports to the Controller and partners closely with the CFO, FP&A, Sales Operations, and Customer Success.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Complete assigned close tasks, including journal entries, accruals, and amortization schedules
• Prepare draft monthly financial statements and variance explanations for Controller review
• Prepare monthly lender and management reporting

Revenue & Deferred Revenue (ASC 606)

• Support monthly revenue recognition and related journal entries
• Prepare customer invoices and track contracts and POs
• Reconcile deferred revenue to the general ledger
• Process credit memos and reversals

Balance Sheet & Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank, intercompany, and other balance sheet accounts monthly
• Maintain fixed asset records and record depreciation
• Record and reconcile commission accruals, including capitalized commissions

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Oversee or support coordination of AR and AP, including cash application, vendor payments, and refunds
• Reconcile AR and AP subledgers to the general ledger monthly

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support ERP migration, including data conversion and testing
• Build reports and automation, maintain SOPs, and train teammates
• Serve as a Certinia power user and support ERP migration
• Act as a go-to resource for AR/AP, billing, and cash questions

Tax Compliance & Audit

• Prepare and file multistate sales/use, income, and franchise tax returns
• Coordinate the annual audit, including PBC schedules and audit adjustments

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm preferred) and/or as a Senior Accountant at a SaaS, edtech, or subscription business
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Strong command of US GAAP, especially ASC 606 revenue recognition and deferred revenue; capitalized commissions (ASC 340-40)
• Exposure to ASC 842 leases is a plus
• Hands-on experience with a cloud ERP, ideally Certinia (FinancialForce) or NetSuite, including ERP migration experience
• Experience with Salesforce and Concur
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Comfortable using AI and automation tools to streamline accounting work and improve processes
• Proven record of delivering timely and accurate close work, reconciliations, and financial data to Controllers and CFOs
• Managed audits with external auditors and prepared multistate sales/use and income tax filings
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented skills
• Clear communication in writing and verbally; ability to explain accounting matters to non-finance partners such as Sales and Customer Success
• Ability to thrive on a remote, distributed team and collaborate effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license
• Master’s in Accounting or Taxation
• Experience in Education Technology or SaaS

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible time off
• Stock option ownership
• Benefits may vary depending on location

Location

• Full-time, remote position
• Travel is not required

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and serves a diverse group of students and educators across the United States and internationally.