Overview
A growing global SaaS organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Finance team. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is ideal for a technically strong, dependable accounting professional eager to take on increasing responsibility and contribute to scaling financial operations. This individual contributor position offers a clear pathway to future management opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end revenue accounting and related reconciliations.
- Review sales tax calculations using Avalara and reconcile discrepancies.
- Assist with monthly consolidation of international subsidiaries.
- Support preparation of monthly financial statements, including investor financial reporting packages.
- Provide audit support for US and UK audits.
- Assist with state and local tax and registration matters.
- Prepare monthly payroll accruals.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
- Support the continued growth and scalability of finance operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or auditing roles.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and financial accounting.
- Experience working with general ledger accounting software.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting external audit processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SaaS or subscription revenue recognition.
- Familiarity with sales tax software such as Avalara.
- Exposure to UK entity consolidations.
- CPA certification or background in public accounting is highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 35 days of annual vacation.
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 12-week maternity leave and 4-week paternity leave.
- Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Remote work flexibility.
- Two paid hours per week dedicated to learning, plus a budget for courses, books, and conferences.
- Support for personal and professional growth.
Location
This is a remote-first position, allowing work from various locations with collaboration across time zones.
Success Expectations
First Quarter:
- Define responsibilities with CFO and begin independent ownership.
- Learn and complete assigned tasks timely.
- Demonstrate competency and understanding of business areas.
First Year:
- Consistently deliver accurate work.
- Actively contribute to audit processes.
- Identify and implement technology and process improvements.
- Expand sales tax compliance projects.
- Identify efficiencies and control improvements.
0–3 Years:
- Lead or participate in internal control improvements and system upgrades.
- Take expanded ownership of audit and accounting functions.
- Position for advancement to Accounting Manager role.