Senior GL Accountant

About the Opportunity

Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed company building and scaling its accounting function to support rapid growth. This is a confidential search; the hiring company's identity will be shared with candidates who advance to later stages of the process.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting as the company continues to grow. You'll own critical components of the close process, assist in system implementation, and collaborate cross-functionally to streamline accounting processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and wants to contribute to building an efficient and scalable accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close schedules
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reporting
• Partner with the Director of Accounting and Controller to bring accounting processes in-house
• Assist with ERP and financial systems implementation (NetSuite experience preferred)
• Reconcile cash, AR/AP, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
• Collaborate with Operations and Product teams to ensure proper accounting for new initiatives
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CPA candidate preferred)
• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or startup experience a plus)
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close procedures
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience documenting processes and supporting system implementations
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment