Senior Accountant (Temporary/Contract)

This is a temporary/contract role with the potential to assist in training and mentoring junior accounting staff as business needs evolve.

Who is CADY?

CADY exists to inspire and unleash human potential. Started in 1999, we have become the fastest growing photography company in the U.S., with an average 20% growth each year. Through photography, classroom solutions, school branding, and more, we deliver an experience unlike anything in our industry. We are an innovative company competing to outdo ourselves, year after year. As the nation’s premier school photography company, we engage with students, schools, and our team members to make them feel accepted and empowered. CADY’s mission is to go beyond a portrait and to provide a premier experience for the extraordinary- because each of our guests, school partners, and team members are utterly extraordinary. 

Job Summary 

CADY is seeking a hands-on Temporary Senior Accountant to support the Finance team during a period of operational growth, process improvement, and audit readiness. This role will assist with month-end close, audit support, sales tax and compliance work, and cross-functional accounting projects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. This position will also support process documentation, cross-training efforts, and coordination of information across departments to improve accounting visibility and audit support readiness.

Responsibilities 

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with external audit requests and pull supporting documentation across departments.
• Coordinate collection and organization of accounting and operational support files for audit, tax, and compliance purposes.
• Assist with sales tax, business license, and other compliance-related filings.
• Support account analysis, variance analysis, and financial reporting requests.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, HR, IT, Revenue Operations, and other departments to gather financial data and supporting documentation.
• Help identify where key information resides within the organization and assist in centralizing documentation and processes.
• Support implementation and process improvement initiatives related to Sage Intacct and financial reporting workflows.
• Assist with documenting accounting procedures and improving internal controls.
• Provide cross-training and support to accounting staff and assist in training potential future staff accountants.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Job Requirements (Qualifications, Skills, & Education) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting and/or audit experience strongly preferred.
• Sage Intacct experience required.
• Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, and compliance projects.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with sales tax and general tax support work preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or multi-entity environments preferred.

Preferred Traits

• Detail-oriented and process-minded.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and building structure where needed.
• Strong follow-up and project coordination skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with both accounting and operational teams.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment regularly.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach within an office environment.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 15 lbs., such as files, office supplies, or equipment.
• Comfortable working in a standard indoor office setting with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through virtual meeting platforms.