What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at BGS Consulting?
Senior Accountant (Contract)
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract (Full-Time, 40 hours/week), 4 months
Target Start Date: August 10
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant for a fully remote contract opportunity. This role will support complex accounting functions, including stock compensation, derivatives, and debt accounting, while assisting with financial reporting and preparing audit-ready workpapers. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting experience who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accounting for stock-based compensation transactions.
- Perform accounting and analysis related to derivatives and debt instruments.
- Prepare supporting workpapers for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
- Assist with technical accounting research and application of U.S. GAAP.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Support external audit requests and documentation.
- Assist with ad hoc accounting projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Active CPA required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting.
- Hands-on experience with stock compensation, derivatives, and debt accounting required.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Experience preparing detailed accounting workpapers.
- Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.