Senior Accountant

Overview

A remote Senior Accountant position is available for candidates legally authorized to work in the United States. This role reports to the Controller and offers a base salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 annually, with eligibility for an end-of-year performance-based bonus. Compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post complex journal entries related to inventory, prepaid expenses, expense accruals, capitalized software, and fixed assets.
• Prepare reconciliations, roll-forwards, and other month-end financial reporting as required.
• Partner with the logistics team to review inventory stock levels, inventory movement, three-way match, and other inventory-related duties to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accurate inventory valuation using FIFO; analyze turnover and provide insights on slow-moving or excess stock.
• Monitor and analyze balance sheet accounts and income statement fluctuations to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Tax Compliance & Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison with tax consultants to coordinate timely tax payments and filings.
• Track and resolve tax notices promptly by communicating with tax agencies and consultants.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, including reconciling Forms 941, 940, W2, and W3.
• Establish and maintain online tax accounts for federal and state agencies.
• Assist with processing quarterly tax payments and ensure timely in-house tax payments.
• Maintain organized tax records and documentation to support audits and advisor requests.

Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Consolidations

• Compile monthly financial statements and packages for leadership review.
• Identify and resolve irregular balances, including preparing adjusting, reversing, or correcting entries.

Process Improvement, Controls & Compliance

• Support development, documentation, and refinement of accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as a key contact for auditors and tax partners, providing organized and repeatable support.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve scalability.
• Assist in leading sections of the external audit.

Requirements

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong experience managing general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets.
• Significant hands-on experience with revenue accounting and reconciliation across multiple systems or entities.
• Proven experience with inventory accounting.
• CPA designation is preferred.

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Experience with SQL or other data-query tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive insights from financial data.
• Comfortable learning and optimizing accounting systems, financial tools, and HRIS platforms.

Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Curious and proactive in understanding how processes work.
• Self-directed and effective working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Proactive communicator who manages competing priorities and flags risks early.
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay reflecting experience and impact.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work environment.

Location

This is a fully remote position open to candidates located within the United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship is provided.