Senior Accountant

Overview

A private software company is seeking a Senior Accountant to own key areas of the month-end close and ensure financial data is accurate, supportable, and review-ready. This is a hands-on role in a multi-entity environment requiring strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, payroll, intercompany, debt)
• Own assigned close areas and manage timelines to support an efficient close
• Ensure all entries are well-supported and tied to underlying schedules

Account Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, debt, intercompany, accrued liabilities)
• Maintain rollforwards that clearly tie beginning balance, activity, and ending balance
• Investigate differences and provide clear, supportable explanations

Debt and Liability Accounting

• Maintain schedules for notes payable and accrued interest
• Record debt activity and ensure balances tie to agreements and lender documentation
• Account for liabilities including deferred revenue and escrow-related balances

Revenue Recognition (ASC 606 Support)

• Prepare monthly revenue recognition entries based on system data
• Reconcile revenue between the general ledger, payment processors, and internal platform data
• Validate completeness and accuracy of revenue across systems
• Investigate discrepancies and provide clear, supportable explanations

Financial Accuracy and Support

• Deliver work that is well thought through, supportable, and review-ready
• Clearly document support, assumptions, and methodology
• Respond to review comments with corrections and understanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–6 years of accounting experience, with public accounting experience a plus
• CPA highly preferred
• Experience at a software or SaaS company is a plus
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals, reconciliations, and rollforwards
• Experience in a multi-entity environment preferred
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to work with and manipulate data efficiently

What Success Looks Like

• Work is well thought through, supportable, and prepared with appropriate documentation
• Reconciliations and schedules are tied to the general ledger, with differences proactively investigated and clearly explained with appropriate guidance as needed
• Deadlines are managed reliably, with proactive communication around status, questions, and potential delays
• Demonstrates ownership and understanding of assigned areas