Senior Staff Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. In this role, you will own critical pillars of our financial operations, with a particular focus on driving robust Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, balance sheet integrity, lease compliance (ASC 842), and tax management.

Core Accountabilities

• AR & Cash Flow Optimization: End-to-end management of accounts receivable processes, aging analysis, and collections strategy.
• Financial Integrity: Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger accuracy.
• Regulatory Compliance: Technical oversight of ASC 842 lease compliance and multi-state tax obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Revenue Operations:
• Oversee and optimize the accounts receivable cycle, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely cash application, and proactive dispute resolution.
• Monitor AR aging schedules, spearhead collections efforts, and establish strong relationships with clients to minimize bad debt and improve Day Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Strengthen internal controls around revenue recognition, credit limits, and billing workflows.
• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting:
• Drive the financial close process to ensure all strict deadlines are met.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries, perform general ledger reconciliations, and conduct deep-dive account analyses.
• Maintain robust, audit-ready balance sheet workpapers under the direction of the Controller.
• Calculate, track, and analyze key financial metrics (including AR and cash metrics) to provide actionable insights for senior management.
• Compliance, Tax & Fixed Assets:
• Manage company leases to ensure full compliance with ASC 842 standards.
• Oversee the company’s comprehensive tax compliance portfolio, including corporate, franchise, and sales/use taxes.
• Maintain the fixed asset system, accurately tracking new setups, disposals, depreciation, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Operations & Audit Support:
• Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries (specifically regarding AR and revenue).
• Author, modify, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to modernize AR workflows and overall accounting operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within the finance department and broader business to support ad-hoc research and special projects.

Skills & Qualifications

• AR Expertise: Deep understanding of credit, collections, cash application, and aging management.
• Systems Savvy: Proficiency in NetSuite (or similar tier-1 ERP systems).
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Power Query).
• Analytical Rigor: Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and a productivity-driven mindset.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong, professional relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professional judgment.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (Minimum Requirement).
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a proven track record of managing AR processes effectively.

Benefits

• Numerous insurance options, including Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Matching 401k plan.
• Bonus Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).