Senior Accountant

in Accounting + Finance Contract

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Senior
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Employment Contract
  • Working Type Hybrid
  • Job Reference 0000017544
  • Salary Type Hourly
  • Industry SAAS
  • Selling Points

    Contribute to impactful financial operations in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Collaborate with senior leadership to streamline accounting workflows and processes. Gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and industry practices.

Job Description

Overview

  • Provide hands-on accounting support during a period of rapid growth for a technology company.
  • Execute day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
  • Collaborate closely with the Controller to maintain financial workflows and processes.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to senior leadership.
  • Temporary engagement with potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance.
  • Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Engage with cutting-edge accounting systems and tools to streamline operations.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation of workflows.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Prepare and post journal entries across various account areas, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Perform timely reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
  • Drive monthly close processes, ensuring all tasks are completed within deadlines.
  • Review and process vendor invoices, maintaining proper coding and approval workflows.
  • Generate and distribute customer invoices, tracking billing milestones and collections.
  • Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate monthly depreciation entries.
  • Assist with tax filings, audit preparations, and compliance documentation.
  • Support payroll reconciliation and employee benefits accrual calculations.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience; 5 years preferred.
  • Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and accrual-basis accounting principles.
  • Hands-on experience with major accounting systems like NetSuite or QuickBooks.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data manipulation.
  • CPA license or active pursuit of licensure preferred.
  • Experience in high-growth startup or SaaS environments is a plus.
  • Familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
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