Senior Accountant

Position: Senior AccountantLocation: Remote (U.S.-based)Schedule: Full-timeCompensation: $85,000 – $95,000 Job Summary:This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for an accountant who wants to be the person who figures it out, not just the person who processes it. The Senior Accountant will own the full monthly close cycle for a NOW CFO client, from reconciliations through reporting, working as a trusted, on-the-ground extension of the client's finance team. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable owning a problem until it's solved, and energized by giving a client real financial clarity, this role is built for you. ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Close & ReconciliationsPrepare full monthly close workbooks from start to finish, on schedule and ready for reviewPrepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other key accountsRecord accrued expenses and prepaid amortization accurately and on a consistent schedule each monthApply ASC 606 principles correctly when recognizing revenueTransactions & Client SupportManage day-to-day accounts payable, from invoice intake through payment, with accurate codingPrepare and issue customer invoices in line with the client's billing cycle and revenue termsMonitor and reconcile bank feeds across accounts so cash activity is always currentServe as a clear, dependable point of contact for client questions, explaining the numbers in plain languageTechnology & Process ImprovementWork confidently across QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and other core accounting systemsIdentify control gaps and recommend practical improvementsReduce manual effort each cycle by building or improving a processRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceProven experience owning full-cycle month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, on a recurring basisHands-on proficiency in QuickBooks Online and BILLSolid working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, plus accrued expense and prepaid expense accountingStrong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and multi-source reconciliationOwnership mentality – self-directed, accountable, and proactiveConfident communicator who can explain accounting outcomes to non-accountantsProven ability to work independently in a remote, client-facing environment with consistent follow-throughPreferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of Ramp, Sage Intacct, and Rippling, or a demonstrated ability to pick up new systems quicklyPrior experience in outsourced, fractional, or consulting-based accounting or CFO servicesExperience supporting more than one client concurrentlyExperience with budgeting and forecastingFamiliarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)Exposure to AI tools in an accounting or finance context