Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities for a growing organization. This remote, full-time role offers flexible hours aligned with U.S. business time zones. The ideal candidate will take ownership of maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reliable financial statements, supporting audits, enhancing accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS standards. Collaboration with Finance, FP&A, Payroll, and Operations teams is essential to deliver timely financial insights that support strategic decision-making while maintaining strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation.

Key Responsibilities

- General Ledger & Accounting Operations: Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, fixed assets, depreciation, and intercompany transactions. Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts such as cash, accounts receivable/payable, inventory, deferred revenue, and credit cards. Review financial transactions for accuracy and proper classification, ensuring the general ledger complies with accounting standards. Identify and resolve discrepancies before they affect financial reporting.

- Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring timely completion and accuracy. Maintain close checklists, complete reconciliations and journal entries, and prepare trial balances, financial statements, and supporting schedules. Generate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports for leadership. Conduct variance analyses comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts, providing clear financial commentary and recommendations.

- Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls: Support external audits by preparing Prepared By Client (PBC) schedules and documentation. Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal policies. Assist with sales, property, and corporate tax preparation. Maintain organized, audit-ready records and strengthen internal controls to uphold financial governance standards.

- Process Improvement & Systems: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve operational efficiency. Reduce manual processes through automation and system enhancements. Assist with ERP implementations, migrations, and accounting system improvements. Develop and maintain accounting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation to improve reporting accuracy and month-end close efficiency.

- Team Collaboration & Support: Review and support work completed by junior accountants. Mentor team members on reconciliations, reporting, and best accounting practices. Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Payroll, Sales, and leadership teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong full-cycle accounting and month-end close expertise.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and conditional formatting.
- Solid understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent accounting certification.
- Experience with multi-entity accounting and financial consolidations.
- Familiarity with foreign currency accounting.
- Background in SaaS, professional services, real estate, or multi-location organizations.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations or accounting automation projects.
- Experience coordinating external audits and compliance reviews.

Success in this role is demonstrated by completing month-end close within five business days, maintaining less than 1% reconciliation error rate, delivering accurate and audit-ready financial reports on time, meeting audit deadlines, providing high-quality variance analyses, improving accounting efficiency through process improvements, and earning leadership’s confidence in financial reporting accuracy.

Interview Process

The selection process includes an initial recruiter screening, a video interview with the recruiter, a practical assessment involving account reconciliation and variance analysis, followed by a client interview, and finally, an offer and onboarding.

After applying, candidates will receive an invitation to record a brief introductory video through a platform designed to streamline the hiring process. This video allows candidates to introduce themselves once, helping hiring managers assess communication skills early and making subsequent interviews more focused and efficient. Candidates may record multiple takes before submitting their final video.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated Senior Accountant looking to contribute to a dynamic, growing company while working remotely with flexible hours aligned to U.S. business schedules.