Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Overview

This role involves providing expert accounting services on a contract basis, focusing on complex financial scenarios and technical accounting matters. The position is remote and offers compensation between $70 and $80 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop accounting scenarios related to financial statement preparation, technical accounting research, and audit processes.
• Focus on complex transaction accounting areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), revenue recognition, and leases.
• Create tasks involving financial reporting, technical accounting, audit and assurance, and internal controls/SOX compliance.
• Utilize accounting tools including ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), consolidation software, and audit management platforms.
• Employ research tools such as Bloomberg Tax and RIA Checkpoint.
• Apply accounting standards including US GAAP, PCAOB, IFRS, and ISA.
• Produce reference financial statements, technical accounting memos, and audit workpapers.
• Author rubrics to differentiate authentic accounting judgment from generic textbook knowledge.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an accountant, controller, or audit partner at a major accounting firm or corporation.
• Direct responsibility for financial reporting, audit engagements, or technical accounting issues.
• Proficiency with accounting tools and a strong understanding of regulatory reporting and audit standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a recognized professional accounting credential such as CPA, ACCA, or CA.
• Experience in rubric or training authorship is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract position
• Hourly rate: $70–$80

Location

• Remote

Application Process

• Upload resume
• Complete an AI interview based on the resume
• Submit application form

Applications are reviewed daily. Completion of the AI interview and application steps is required for consideration.