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Accountant - Contract to hire
USA
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Do you enjoy working remotely? Are you someone who values a timely and accurate month-end close? Do you like collaborating cross-functionally while helping bring structure and clarity to a growing accounting function?


We are seeking an Accountant to support key accounting operations in a remote-first, multi-national software business. This role reports to the Controller and will play an important part in both daily accounting execution and ongoing process improvement. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an evolving environment, can adapt quickly and is comfortable helping build structure while keeping the work moving.


What You’ll Do

  • Own assigned accounting tasks as part of the monthly close process and help ensure close is completed accurately and on time
  • Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations including accruals, deferred revenue, intercompany activity and other key areas with clear documentation
  • Support preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Assist with variance analysis and communicate key drivers to the Controller
  • Support billing, revenue recognition and related reconciliations
  • Help ensure consistency between operational systems and the general ledger
  • Maintain and improve documentation, internal controls and standard operating procedures
  • Assist with cash flow reporting and other management reporting as needed
  • Support external audit and tax requests under the guidance of the Controller
  • Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and helping implement better ways of working


What Success Looks Like

  • Assigned close responsibilities are completed accurately and on schedule each month
  • Balance sheet accounts are reconciled thoroughly with issues escalated appropriately
  • Customer payments, invoicing activity and related reconciliations are handled consistently and accurately
  • Documentation becomes more organized, clear and useful for the broader team
  • The person in this role helps bring stability, accountability and follow-through to a fast-moving accounting environment


What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Approximately 2 to 5 years of accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of month-end close and core accounting principles
  • Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Experience working in Microsoft-based ERP environments preferred, with Business Central, Dynamics NAV especially helpful
  • Strong Excel skills including lookups and general data analysis
  • Ability to work independently, ask good questions and adapt in an environment where processes are still being built
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced setting where priorities may shift and where someone needs to balance execution with curiosity and sound judgment
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