Sr. Accountant
- Remote, United States
$45 to $55 USD / hour
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- $45 to $55 USD / hour
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Original job description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a large corporate environment. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who can manage core financial activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a smooth close process. The role requires strong knowledge of corporate accounting practices, solid analytical ability, and hands-on experience with NetSuite in a fast-paced setting. This role requires a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly closing activities by preparing and reviewing financial entries, balances, and supporting schedules to ensure timely reporting
- Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions accurately and resolving discrepancies across key accounts
- Prepare journal entries with appropriate documentation and verify that accounting records align with internal standards
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to support accuracy in financial statements
- Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis and address outstanding items in coordination with relevant stakeholders
- Support accounts payable-related accounting by reviewing postings, monitoring account activity, and ensuring proper treatment in the ledger
- Utilize NetSuite to manage accounting processes, generate reports, and improve visibility into financial data
- Assist with broader corporate accounting functions, including analysis, reporting support, and process coordination across departments
- Degree in Accounting required with CPA highly preferred
- Demonstrated success as a Senior Accountant within a large public company or complex corporate accounting setting
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger management
- Proven ability to prepare journal entries and complete reconciliations with a high level of accuracy
- Familiarity with accounts payable accounting and its impact on financial reporting
- Hands-on experience using NetSuite for day-to-day accounting operations
- Maintain accurate fixed assets including monitoring fixed asset module, ensuring accurate lease records
- Reconcile prepaids, accruals and other account balances; and collaborate with project managers for proper software capitalization tracking and financial reporting
- Working knowledge of inter-company invoicing to include currency conversion and assist with inter-company entries/settlements
- Maintain documentation for accounting and internal / external audits