Sr. Accountant

Overview

A high-growth cybersecurity startup is seeking a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant to help build and scale accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and has deep experience with NetSuite. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, while establishing processes and controls to strengthen accounting operations as the organization scales.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Accounting

• Manage key aspects of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses.
• Improve close timelines and accuracy through automation and process improvements in NetSuite.

Payroll & Commissions

• Record and reconcile payroll including salaries, bonuses, and commissions.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations to ensure accurate commission accruals and payouts.
• Maintain payroll-related accruals and ensure compliance with company policies.

Asset and Inventory Management

• Manage full lifecycle of fixed assets including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reporting.
• Track capital expenditures, disposals, and depreciation/amortization schedules.
• Account for capitalization of internal-use software in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain inventory records for hardware and cybersecurity equipment.
• Perform reconciliations and support periodic inventory counts.
• Maintain lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842, including modifications, remeasurements, and disclosures.

Lease Accounting

• Administer lease accounting under ASC 842.
• Maintain lease schedules and record right-of-use assets and liabilities.

Intercompany Transactions

• Record and reconcile intercompany activity across entities.
• Support consolidation and elimination entries within NetSuite.

Audit & Compliance

• Support annual financial audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Assist with internal controls documentation and process improvements to strengthen financial governance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HR, FP&A, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate financial data and alignment.
• Support process automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in SaaS, technology, or cybersecurity.
• Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite (required).
• Deep understanding of GAAP, including ASC 842 and capitalized software guidance.
• Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• Self-starter able to operate independently in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in SaaS or cybersecurity industries.
• Experience with capitalized labor and/or commissions.
• Experience building accounting processes from scratch or scaling operations.
• Exposure to inventory accounting in a technology or hardware-enabled business.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college or university degree is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Adoption assistance program.

Location & Work Authorization

• This role is open to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible work arrangements are supported, with in-person meetings for key moments based on role, team, and business needs.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to a culture of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable law.