Senior Accountant (CPA)

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to help build and mature the accounting function as it grows from a smaller, founder-run operation into a more standardized, scalable environment.

This role is focused on building rather than maintaining an existing system—establishing repeatable processes, technical accounting policies, and controls. You will work closely with the Accounting Manager and have ownership over key technical accounting areas from day one.

• Work arrangement: Fully remote

Responsibilities

• Lease accounting (ASC 842): Manage the lease portfolio, including classification, amortization schedules, and related journal entries and disclosures.
• Percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting (ASC 606): Own POC calculations and revenue recognition for long-term contracts; coordinate with project/operations teams to ensure accurate cost-to-complete estimates.
• Journal entries & month-end close: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to support a timely, accurate month-end close.
• Process building & standardization: Design, document, and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls where none currently exist; replace ad hoc practices with repeatable ones.
• General ledger integrity: Perform account analysis and reconciliations across balance sheet and income statement accounts; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Technical accounting research: Research and apply US GAAP to new or complex transactions as the business grows; draft accounting memos to document conclusions.
• Audit & compliance support: Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; prepare schedules and support annual reviews or audits.
• Cross-functional partnership: Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and other departments to ensure accounting practices reflect how the business operates.

Requirements

• Active CPA license required.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience (a mix of public accounting and industry experience is a plus).
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with hands-on experience in:
  • Lease accounting (ASC 842) and/or
  • Revenue recognition for long-term contracts (ASC 606)
• Experience building or improving accounting processes—not just executing existing ones; comfortable working in ambiguity and creating structure from scratch.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with an ERP/accounting system (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, Dynamics) required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deliverables against close deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documenting policies and explaining technical accounting to non-accountants.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a growth-stage private company transitioning from informal to standardized accounting practices.
• Experience with system implementations or ERP migrations.
• Big 4 or regional public accounting background.