Senior Accountant

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the month-end close process from start to finish. This role involves partnering closely with the Accounting Manager to establish a fast, clean, and audit-ready close cycle. The position requires ownership of the process, identification of gaps, and development of documentation and controls to support scalable accounting operations. The goal is to accelerate the close cycle to a standard 5-7 business days while coordinating financial operations across a distributed team.

Responsibilities

Within the first 3 months:

• Develop a strong understanding of the business model, client base, and month-end close process.
• Own assigned balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Become proficient in QuickBooks Online and related financial systems, including integration tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure transactions comply with U.S. GAAP.
• Complete at least one full close cycle end-to-end, documenting the process and identifying efficiency improvements and control enhancements.

Within 6 months:

• Take ownership of key general ledger areas such as chart of accounts, prepaid asset schedules, and fixed asset/depreciation registers.
• Assist with technical accounting analyses, including revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Improve and document accounting policies, close procedures, and internal controls.
• Compile prepared-by-client (PBC) lists, support audit requests, and serve as a primary operational contact for external auditors during financial statement audits.
• Partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to enhance financial reporting and operational insights.
• Coordinate monthly general ledger workflows with the distributed accounting team, reviewing deliverables for accuracy and compliance.

Within 9 months:

• Act as a trusted accounting advisor across the organization, providing guidance on accounting impacts for new products, contracts, and initiatives.
• Lead process improvement projects to increase automation, scalability, and close speed.
• Recommend and implement best practices for growth-stage business needs, including sales tax and annual tax reporting.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a high-performing accounting function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years leading or co-leading full-cycle month-end close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience managing general ledger accounts, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Experience in a venture-backed, fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance accuracy and speed.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate accounting concepts clearly to finance and non-finance partners.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on identifying issues and improving processes.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits end-to-end, including PBC ownership and direct auditor interaction.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (or comparable ERP) and Excel/Google Sheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or regional firm.
• Familiarity with Rippling, Sequence HQ, or similar fintech accounting tools.
• Exposure to lending, credit, or regulated financial services.
• Experience with financial systems integrations and accounting automation tools.
• Experience working in companies that have scaled through multiple funding rounds.
• Knowledge of stock compensation, equity accounting, or other startup-specific accounting topics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote work flexibility from any location.
• Biannual off-site team retreats.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Stock options as part of the compensation package.
• Home office setup budget.
• Budget for work-related trips and co-working spaces.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage.

Location

Remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere.

This role may evolve as business needs change, requiring flexibility and adaptability from the candidate.