Senior Accountant

Overview

A remote Senior Accountant position is available for a candidate who is experienced in corporate accounting fundamentals and interested in improving processes and contributing broadly across accounting functions. This role involves exposure to cash management, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger accounting, audit and tax support, accounting systems, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned general ledger accounting tasks including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining supporting documentation, and researching reconciling items.
• Support the monthly close process by completing assigned tasks accurately, timely, and with appropriate documentation in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform banking administration duties such as downloading bank statements, reconciling bank activity, maintaining banking documentation, and supporting bank account administration.
• Initiate domestic and international wire transfers, ACH payments, and vendor payments while ensuring proper approvals and controls.
• Support cash forecasting by estimating payment timing for accounts payable and receivable.
• Administer accounting tools and workflows including corporate credit cards, Expensify, Bill.com, and related account administration.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and receivable processes, including U.S. government invoicing portal submissions and new customer and vendor onboarding.
• Assist with external audit and tax requests by preparing schedules, gathering support, organizing documentation, and helping resolve tax notices or information requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology, strengthen documentation, and increase efficiency across accounting workflows.
• Research unfamiliar issues, use available resources, ask targeted questions when needed, and follow through to resolution with appropriate judgment.
• Perform other accounting and finance projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or similar business environment.
• Experience preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting month-end close activities.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and transaction flow through the general ledger.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, sorting/filtering, pivot tables, and organized data review.
• Comfortable learning new technology and working across multiple business systems, portals, and accounting tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Resourceful problem-solving skills, including researching issues, evaluating options, and making practical recommendations before escalating.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, accountability, and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documenting work, explaining issues, and raising questions appropriately.
• Must be located on the U.S. East Coast or able to consistently work East Coast business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite ERP.
• Experience with accounting tools such as Bill.com, Expensify, corporate card platforms, and banking portals.
• Experience in a software, SaaS, or technology company.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed or growth-oriented company.
• Experience supporting audit requests, tax notices, or compliance-related documentation.

Compensation & Benefits

Details on compensation and benefits are not provided in the job description.

Location

This position is eligible for remote work. Priority consideration will be given to candidates based in the DMV area (DC, MD, VA) to support occasional in-person collaboration. Applications are also welcome from candidates located in the following states based on business needs and availability of specialized talent:

AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI, WV, WY.

Only candidates residing in these states will be considered at this time.