Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and revenue recognition entries, in compliance with GAAP and ASC 606.

• Facilitate the month-end and quarter-end closing process, contributing to a continuous close model to ensure deadlines are met.

• Conduct balance sheet account reconciliations and promptly resolve any discrepancies.

• Maintain and analyze deferred revenue schedules along with other revenue-related accounts.

• Spearhead the adoption and processing of deferred commissions in line with US GAAP.

• Drive the adoption and processing of internally developed software in accordance with US GAAP.

• Assist with technical accounting research and documentation, including memos that support significant judgments and transactions.

• Collaborate with the CFO and CEO to guarantee precise and timely financial reporting.

• Execute monthly flux analysis and ensure detailed revenue by customer and billings are prepared promptly.

• Support ad hoc projects and financial analysis as required, including assistance for private equity reporting obligations.

• Oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring timely review and reconciliation of invoices and vendor payments.

• Identify and implement process enhancements across accounting workflows, leveraging AI and automation to optimize the close process, reinforce controls, and maintain consistency as the lean team expands.

• Aid in preparing supporting schedules and documentation for external audits and tax returns in collaboration with external firms.

• Conduct thorough reviews and analysis of customer contracts for non-standard arrangements to establish appropriate revenue recognition treatment per ASC 606.

• Engage in cross-functional initiatives aimed at streamlining and automating processes and reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

• CPA license is highly preferred.

• Experience in public accounting is preferred.

• Experience in the software or SaaS industry is required.

• Must be located in the United States, specifically in the Eastern time zone.

• Capability to implement continuous close principles to support a zero-day close.

• Hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition is required.

• Proficiency with NetSuite, Sage, and/or Campfire is required.

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and comprehensive knowledge of the full close cycle.

• High proficiency in Excel; experience with Netsuite is a plus.

• Familiarity with AI and automation tools to facilitate scalable accounting operations and processes.

• Highly organized, reliable, and adept at managing competing deadlines without compromising accuracy.

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for their responsibilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to precision.

• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively both independently and within a team.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment with changing processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available.

• Competitive salary package.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401k matching.

• Opportunity to influence the finance function of a growing organization.

• Collaborative, high-performing team culture.