Remote Senior Accountant - NetSuite

About the role

AccountingDepartment.com is the leader in outsourced virtual accounting services for businesses. The Senior Accountant role is designed for an experienced professional ready for the next step in their accounting career.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned clients within approved budget and scope, on an accrual basis, proactively managing utilization and administrative requirements.
• Manage work within established budgets and clearly explain budget variance.
• Lead client meetings and provide high-level customer service and financial insight.
• Partner with third party advisors and client stakeholders as needed.
• Take full ownership of writing and updating the Client Procedure Manual to ensure it is complete and accurate at all times.
• Navigate complex or undefined client situations that are not fully documented or prescriptive.
• Act as a proactive change agent by identifying inefficient processes and workflows and recommending improvements.
• Own and execute accurate and timely month end close and financial reporting, including class reporting, job costing, trend analysis, and variance review.
• Manage all aspects of core and complex accounting areas, including accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, fixed asset and intangible asset accounting, payroll processing, financing transactions, lease agreements, sales and use tax returns, and 1099s.
• Leverage technology to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Pursue opportunities for continuous learning.
• Collaborate effectively with Accountants and Associates supporting transactional work.
• Provide clear direction on assigned tasks and close expectations.
• Maintain accountability for final deliverables while operating in a peer support and coaching capacity.
• Effectively partner with an assigned associate on the client file during and after transition.
• Support management with gathering documentation for budgets, forecasting and annual audits.
• Assists on special projects and additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years performing full charge bookkeeping and 2+ years using QuickBooks and/or NetSuite Software, including daily transaction processing, monthly close and financial reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices and procedures, including enhanced levels of: financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, prepaids/accruals, capitalization, financing, job costing and regulatory tax requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients transitioning out of Implementation, including navigating complex or undefined situations and assuming ownership through stabilization and ongoing service delivery.
• Very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements within defined budgets and scope, including monitoring utilization, explaining variances, and proactively addressing risks.
• Proven experience coordinating and reviewing transactional work performed by Accountants and Associates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely inputs aligned with month-end close requirements.
• Self-directed, highly motivated and proactive.
• Highly organized and process-driven.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven experience meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable delegating tasks and providing feedback.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a positive attitude and strong customer service skills who enjoys meeting and interacting with clients and staff.
• Displays excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable interacting with clients via phone and webcam.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative thinker and embraces change.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Proficient with accounting software, including but not limited to QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite and Sage Intacct.
• Experience with third-party applications is preferred, such as Bill.com, Tallie, Jirav, and TeamWork.
• Ongoing desire to expand knowledge of new technology and applications.
• AIPB, a 2-year associate’s degree in an accounting-related field of study, or Minor in Accounting, preferred but not required.