Senior Accountant - GL

Overview

This role supports the accounting function as it scales, owning the “cost side” of the ledger and helping drive a tight 5-business-day close. The Senior Accountant will partner closely with the Controller and contribute to a lean, high-accountability finance team. Work in this position directly supports board-level reporting.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Execute assigned close tasks within a 5-business-day close calendar
• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and fixed asset activity
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly with full support documentation
• Provide flux analysis on balance sheet and cost line items, with variance explanations ready for Controller review by close Day 5
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure cost completeness before books are locked

Balance Sheet Ownership

• Own the reconciliation suite for accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deposits, and other current and non-current balance sheet accounts
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, depreciation runs, and physical inventory coordination
• Manage intercompany account reconciliations across business units; flag and resolve out-of-balance positions before close
• Maintain prepaid schedules each period, ensuring amortization accuracy and completeness

Cost Accounting

• Track and allocate COGS across product lines; ensure vendor invoices are coded to the correct cost center and GL account
• Build and maintain vendor accrual schedules to ensure no material unrecorded costs at close
• Partner with department heads to understand spend timing and flag budget-to-actual variances requiring explanation
• Support the Controller with cost trend analysis for board and investor reporting packages

Accounts Payable & Ramp

• Serve as the accounting team’s primary owner of the Ramp platform, including card program reconciliation, expense coding review, and policy exception escalation
• Review and approve AP coding for accuracy against the chart of accounts and cost center structure
• Ensure vendor bills in NetSuite match POs and receiving documentation; manage discrepancy resolution

NetSuite Administration (Accounting)

• Maintain chart of accounts integrity; propose and document additions or changes
• Run and distribute standard reports; build saved searches and custom reports to support close and analysis needs
• Identify and escalate workflow inefficiencies; partner with the Controller on system optimization

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit-ready support packages for all balance sheet and cost accounts
• Respond to auditor PBC requests for assigned areas while maintaining a clean, organized workpaper structure year-round
• Ensure documentation standards are met for every journal entry and reconciliation

Cross-Functional

• Collaborate with FP&A on actuals-to-budget reporting; provide GL-level detail to support variance commentary
• Partner with HR/Payroll to ensure compensation-related accruals and expense allocations are recorded accurately
• Support the Controller and CFO on ad hoc analysis, process improvement projects, and due diligence requests

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years in accounting (must have held an accountant title; not solely FP&A or analyst experience)
• NetSuite experience required; Ramp or comparable T&E/card platform a strong plus
• Solid grasp of US GAAP, particularly accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets
• Proven track record in a fast close environment (5 days or fewer)
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Comfortable operating independently in a remote environment and communicating proactively

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Approximate salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience and skills)
• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible time off, medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage, fitness benefits, and more

Location

Remote-first (specific location not provided).

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.