Senior Accountant

About the Role

In this Senior Accountant position, you will be instrumental in maintaining financial integrity and reporting precision for clients. Your focus will be on directing the accrual-based monthly closing cycle in accordance with U.S. GAAP guidelines. This role is suited for a meticulous expert who thrives working remotely and utilizes advanced technology to improve accounting operations and reporting accuracy. You will partner with management to deliver transparent financial information, encompassing P&L reports, balance sheets, and flux commentary. By pinpointing and automating manual tasks and upholding established procedures, you will contribute to the expansion of finance operations. You will belong to a collaborative professional community that encourages career development while engaging in complex, significant assignments.

Requirements

• You need a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and a minimum of six years of practical accounting experience, with at least three of those years focused on managing the complete month-end close.
• Expertise in accrual accounting and U.S. GAAP is required, specifically including familiarity with ASC 842 for lease accounting and ASC 606 for revenue recognition.
• You must demonstrate high-level skill in MS Excel—specifically using lookups and pivot tables—and QuickBooks Online.
• We require a comfort level with incorporating AI technology into your daily tasks to boost productivity and precision.
• You should be skilled at keeping documentation auditable and establishing standard operating procedures.
• Candidates must have CEFR-level English proficiency and must submit a one-minute video introduction as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the end-to-end month-end closing cycle, which involves creating and recording journal entries, accruals, and deferrals, as well as verifying balance sheet accounts like loans, fixed assets, and bank accounts.
• You will generate detailed financial reports for the CFO and manage both lease schedules and the chart of accounts.
• Your duties include handling accounts receivable by creating client invoices, overseeing collections, and tracking project scope variances.
• You will manage accounts payable by performing vendor setups, weekly payment disbursements, and three-way matching.
• You are required to use AI software to aid in reconciliations and analyzing variances while ensuring operations are compliant and ready for audit.
• You will monitor and document progress on automation initiatives, assist with year-end tax and audit needs, and strictly uphold internal controls and separation of duties.

Benefits & Perks

• We provide a competitive salary and an extra 13th-month bonus payment.
• The compensation package includes 12 days of paid time off, 12 U.S. public holidays, plus both paternity and maternity leave.
• You will be covered by a full-time HMO plan that includes healthcare and life insurance, along with access to wellness programs and mental health resources.
• We acknowledge your personal milestones with gifts and birthday celebrations.
• You will join a lively network that prioritizes team building, featuring virtual town hall meetings, regional gatherings, and periodic island retreats.