Senior Accountant – Professional Services

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of daily accounting tasks for a range of complex professional service clients with minimal oversight from the Controller or CFO.

• Oversee revenue recognition for various billing frameworks including retainer, hourly, and subscription models.

• Ensure accuracy in billing reconciliations and invoicing across client projects.

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including variance analysis.

• Drive the management of accounts receivable, perform aging analysis, and develop collections strategies.

• Identify and address intricate reconciling items and technical accounting challenges.

• Provide informal mentorship to Accountants and guide client-specific responsibilities.

• Create and document enhancements for client accounting processes.

• Support cash flow analysis and operational forecasting in collaboration with the CFO.

• Utilize processes and tools, including code red alerts, to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.

• Establish and maintain internal controls for client accounts.

• Achieve or exceed billable hours targets while ensuring excellence in service delivery.

• Fulfill internal duties such as time tracking, capacity planning, and participation in quarterly initiatives.

• Engage in the Brand Ambassador program.

• Adhere to security protocols that safeguard client assets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.

• Over 6 years of accounting experience with substantial exposure to professional services.

• Experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) setting is highly preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of service-oriented billing structures, utilization metrics, realization rates, and revenue recognition.

• Proven ability to independently manage complex client engagements.

• Strong technical skills across various accounting platforms.

• Established track record of informal mentorship or knowledge sharing with junior staff members.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with business owner clients.

• Capability to work with minimal oversight from a Controller or CFO.

• Experience managing retainer, hourly, and subscription billing models.

• Understanding of fraud prevention measures and internal controls.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Long and short-term disability benefits.

• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care options.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Annual bonus potential of up to 10% of salary.

• Flexible work environment based on trust.

• Opportunity for business ownership without equity risk.

• Ability to run your own practice and lead your own team.

• Participate in sharing the results you generate.