Senior Accountant – SaaS Finance Operations

📋 Description

• Prepare comprehensive Financial Statements (FS) and assist in the month-end closing procedures.

• Guarantee the precise and timely generation of monthly financial reports and accompanying schedules.

• Provide variance analysis in relation to departmental budgets and highlight significant financial trends.

• Review Profit & Loss accounts to confirm appropriate coding and allocations across various departments.

• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

• Oversee reconciliation processes associated with deferred revenue and unbilled Accounts Receivable (AR).

• Ensure precise revenue recognition that aligns with SaaS subscription and usage-based billing models.

• Assist with intricate accounting treatments pertinent to SaaS financial operations.

• Manage equity accounting processes, including stock-based compensation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) accounting.

• Maintain the fixed asset register, which includes additions, disposals, amortization, and depreciation.

• Conduct research on sales tax and economic nexus across U.S. states and international jurisdictions.

• Prepare and sustain accurate sales tax working papers and supporting documentation.

• Assist with year-end closing and external audit processes.

• Contribute to finance team initiatives and enhancements in operations.

• Identify process inefficiencies and proactively suggest scalable solutions.

• Support workflow optimization efforts as the company expands.

• Independently investigate and resolve accounting issues and reconciliation discrepancies.

• Collaborate with Finance leadership and department heads on budget assessments and reporting analysis.

• Coordinate with external partners, including Employer of Record (EOR) representatives, international tax advisors, and external auditors.

• Clearly communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA designation is mandatory.

• 3–6+ years of accounting experience required.

• Strong background in preparing full-cycle Financial Statements.

• Previous experience in SaaS companies or subscription-based business models is highly preferred.

• Thorough understanding of month-end closing processes and financial reconciliations.

• Experience with deferred revenue, accruals, and SaaS revenue recognition is essential.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Outstanding organizational and multitasking skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for deliverables.

• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) is preferred.

• Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets.

• Familiarity with modern finance tools such as Wise, Float, Ramp, Plooto, and other SaaS finance platforms.

• Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting automation tools is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing SaaS environment.

• Exposure to modern finance operations and technology stacks.

• A high-impact role with ownership and visibility throughout the organization.

• A collaborative and fast-paced environment aimed at innovation and scalability.