Sr. Accountant - Contractor

Accountabilities

• • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and related financial close activities.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, forecasts, and other financial information to support client decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records while ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and applicable financial requirements.
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to clients, providing data-driven recommendations, fractional Controller-level support, and guidance on financial operations.
  • Lead client onboarding, Sage Intacct implementations, accounting system migrations, and financial technology integration projects.
  • Analyze client accounting environments and optimize their use of Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, FloQast, and other cloud-based financial tools.
  • Develop and deliver client training on Sage Intacct and related systems to improve adoption, efficiency, and long-term success.
  • Conduct quarterly financial reviews and translate financial results into actionable recommendations for improving business performance.
  • Leverage automation, process standardization, reconciliation tools, and internal controls to improve accounting accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
  • Support payroll processing, sales tax filings, audits, tax documentation, and other financial compliance activities as required.
  • Maintain effective collaboration across geographically distributed teams and accommodate cross-regional meetings and time-sensitive priorities.
  • Maintain required billable hours while partnering with sales and account management teams to align delivery with client scope and identify opportunities for expanded services.
  • Mentor Staff Accountants and Senior Staff Accountants through technical guidance, work reviews, process training, and knowledge sharing.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, FloQast, and other cloud-based accounting technologies.
  • Participate in internal accounting meetings and collaborate with operations, finance, and leadership teams to strengthen processes and support organizational decision-making.

  Requirements

  • 10+ years of accounting experience as a Senior Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant, or Senior Controller, preferably within outsourced accounting, advisory services, or a CPA firm.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA eligibility is preferred. In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
  • Required expertise with Sage Intacct, including core financial modules, financial reporting, multi-entity environments, and advanced workflows.
  • Required experience using FloQast for financial close management, reconciliation tracking, and workflow automation.
  • Strong technical knowledge of multi-entity and multi-currency accounting environments.
  • Experience with financial audits, payroll processes, sales tax filings, and financial compliance.
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based accounting or ERP solutions.
  • Familiarity with ERP implementations, financial technology integrations, and accounting process automation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and improving processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial reporting.
  • Strong client-facing communication and advisory skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements, competing deadlines, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong mentoring and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical guidance without direct managerial responsibility.
  • Experience in SaaS, outsourced accounting, financial consulting, or other advisory environments is preferred.
  • Comfortable working with globally distributed teams and adjusting schedules to support collaboration across multiple time zones.

  Benefits

  • Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
  • Full-time contractor engagement with a flexible and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work across multiple client engagements and industries.
  • Exposure to modern accounting technologies, including Sage Intacct, FloQast, QuickBooks Online, and cloud-based ERP solutions.
  • Opportunity to provide strategic financial advisory and Controller-level support rather than focusing solely on transactional accounting.
  • Collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor accounting professionals and contribute to continuous process improvement.
  • Opportunity to work with globally distributed teams and stakeholders.
  • Equal opportunity work environment committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional collaboration.
  • Potential for professional growth through exposure to complex accounting systems, financial technology implementations, and advisory projects.