Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete accounts payable and accounts receivable processes across various business entities.

• Generate customer invoices, oversee collections, and address any discrepancies.

• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheets.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and allocations.

• Ensure accurate general ledger activity for an expanding portfolio of entities.

• Prepare and submit monthly sales and use tax returns in multiple states.

• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, contracts, and documentation for 1099 compliance.

• Take significant responsibility for the month-end close process, including reconciliations, accruals, schedules, and general ledger accuracy.

• Create monthly and on-demand financial reporting packages.

• Collaborate directly with the SVP of Finance & Operations to enhance close timing, reporting quality, and financial accuracy.

• Assist in the ongoing optimization of Sage Intacct and related accounting workflows.

• Contribute to the strengthening of a multi-entity accounting framework as the company's portfolio grows.

• Document and enhance accounting standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Aid in the development of robust internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval workflows.

• Keep organized schedules and supporting documentation for external tax and audit partners.

• Work with venue and operations teams regarding payments, vendor compliance, and financial workflows.

• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of accounting processes.

• Report directly to the SVP of Finance & Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting.

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

• Practical experience in multi-entity accounting.

• Experience in managing intercompany transactions and allocations.

• Hands-on experience in preparing and filing multi-state sales and use tax returns.

• Proficient in general ledger management and month-end closing processes.

• Direct experience with a multi-entity cloud ERP, such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Acumatica, Dynamics 365 Business Central, or a similar platform.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and high-volume reconciliation tasks.

• Strong comprehension of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.

• Exceptional attention to detail and sound accounting judgment.

• Ability to independently investigate discrepancies and manage issues until resolution.

• Capability to handle recurring deadlines and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance and operational stakeholders.

• Preference for candidates located in Wilmington, NC, although applicants from any U.S. state are welcome.

• Extensive Sage Intacct experience, especially with dimensions and multi-entity functionality.

• Accounting experience in live entertainment, venues, festivals, hospitality, sports, or similar multi-site or event-driven organizations.

• Familiarity with event settlements.

• Experience with venue-level profit and loss statements.

• Experience with revenue recognition on a per-event basis.

• Understanding of seasonal or event-driven cash flow cycles.

• Experience in documenting accounting standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Background in ERP implementation, optimization, or system improvement initiatives.

• Experience assisting external tax preparers or auditors with organized schedules and documentation.

• Proven track record in strengthening internal controls and approval workflows.

• Interest and ability to grow into an Accounting Manager position as the organization expands.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a company match of 100% on the first 3% contributed and 50% on the next 2%, resulting in a 4% company contribution when the employee contributes 5%.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Coverage for short-term and long-term disability.

• 15 days of paid time off.

• 8 paid holidays per year.

• Additional paid office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year's Eve, which does not affect the employee's PTO balance.

• Access to events and staff ticket allocations.

• Flexibility to work remotely from any U.S. state.

• Opportunity to influence the development of Sage Intacct, accounting procedures, controls, and reporting as the company grows.

• Clear pathway for the position to evolve into an Accounting Manager role as the company’s portfolio expands.

• Gain insights into the financial operations behind live venues, festivals, and large-scale entertainment events.