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Senior Accountant

EQV Talent
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026

The Opportunity:

Client is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in building and scaling the accounting and finance function.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact opportunity with exposure to leadership and the ability to grow into increased responsibility over time, potentially on a leadership-track path.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond pure execution and take ownership of processes, systems, reporting, and continuous improvement in a growth-stage SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and support key elements of the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, consolidations, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
  • Apply technical accounting knowledge (including ASC 606) to revenue recognition and deferred revenue, ensuring compliance and accuracy across reporting.
  • Partner with FP&A and leadership to deliver financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and actionable business insights.
  • Strengthen financial operations by developing internal controls, improving accounting policies and processes, and driving standardisation, efficiency, and compliance across the function.

Essential Skills:

  • 4–8 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a blended accounting/financial analysis role
  • Strong foundation in general ledger accounting, reporting, and/or financial analysis
  • Understanding of revenue recognition and deferred revenue concepts
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Helpful to have:

  • SaaS or software industry experience
  • Experience supporting recurring revenue business models
  • CPA (or pursuing)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills for effectively working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting and meet deadlines

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000

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