Senior Accountant

Overview

Remote — East Coast preferred.

This role involves helping build and scale a technology-driven finance function. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will gain broad exposure across accounting, finance, systems, and business operations while supporting a high-growth AI cybersecurity organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead key activities in the monthly financial close, including preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Own accounts payable and vendor payment processing, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment runs.
• Support customer billing and accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and cash application.
• Partner with Finance leaders on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and other financial planning initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls while supporting day-to-day accounting operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting workflows and improve operational efficiency through technology, AI, and process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Customer Success to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.
• Support external audits, compliance activities, and other special projects as the organization scales.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3–5+ years of finance or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and preparing financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and leveraging AI and automation to improve finance processes.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience (Big Four or national/regional public accounting firm) is highly valued.
• Experience in a SaaS, software, or high-growth technology company is preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Salesforce, Maxio, or similar cloud-based financial systems is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote (global) with intentional in-person team gatherings a couple of times per year.
• Home office setup stipend, annual upgrades to support a comfortable workspace, and a monthly stipend for internet/phone expenses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, with five options fully subsidized by the organization, plus vision, dental, and 401k offerings.
• Unlimited and flexible time off for all salaried employees, plus 15 paid company holidays.
• Dedicated L&D fund for training, conferences, certifications, and industry events.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Location

Remote — East Coast preferred.