Sr. Accountant

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, clear communicator, comfortable with systems, and focused on process improvements.

This hands-on position involves managing all aspects of accounting operations and participating in various projects as the organization scales. The Senior Accountant will report to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete monthly and quarterly close processes, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, fixed assets and prepaids, cash management and bank reconciliations, accruals, and journal entry processing.
• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll; maintain employee records in the payroll system; prepare related journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Generate and send customer invoices, collect payments, and collaborate regularly with the Finance Manager on past due invoices and expected payments.
• Support tax and compliance filings such as sales tax, 1099 reporting, and benefits compliance testing; prepare audit schedules and provide audit support.
• Document, implement, and maintain accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to scale and automate manual procedures and calculations; support finance systems implementations and automation efforts to enhance data quality and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for management.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative variance analysis and report monthly and quarterly for management presentations.
• Assist in reviewing customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Administer systems including Ramp (employee expense reimbursements), accounts payable, TriNet (payroll/employee records), and Fidelity (401K contribution deposits).
• Serve as a resource to other finance partners and complete special projects, reports, and analyses as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• 3-5 years of experience including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/accruals, and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606.
• CPA certification (active or pursuing) is highly preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong motivation to grow and succeed.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Box/Dropbox, TriNet, and/or Ramp is a plus.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations, and analysis of large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth startup environment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to distinguish routine processing from issues requiring escalation or technical review.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000 USD
• 10% bonus opportunity
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation days
• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Monthly phone bill and internet reimbursements
• Company-sponsored professional development
• Remote collaborative events

Location

Remote position