Senior Accountant - 404218

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Finance team and a trusted partner to the Controller. In this fully remote environment, you will ensure the organization’s financial integrity by owning the month-end and year-end close processes, producing reporting, supporting audits, and maintaining GAAP/nonprofit compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Assist with financial statements, reporting packages, and annual budgets
• Monitor budget-to-actual results and investigate variances
• Support annual external audits (schedules, documentation)
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Support accounting process improvements and system implementations
• Guide and mentor junior accounting staff
• Serve as backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments on financial matters
• Support specialized accounting areas including:
  • Foundation accounting
  • Affiliate/intercompany reconciliations
  • Royalty accounting
  • Sales & use tax and VAT reporting (where applicable)

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Full-cycle accounting experience (month-end and year-end close)
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP
• Sales & use tax experience
• Hands-on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables and formulas)
• ERP experience (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or similar)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-departmentally in a remote setup

Preferred Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Foundation/fund/royalty/affiliate accounting experience
• VAT experience
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Experience supporting organizations with annual budgets > $15M
• Experience with ERP implementations or system conversions
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, technology-savvy mindset

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• Master’s degree (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match