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. Working closely with the Controller, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing cash flow, driving an efficient month-end close, and partnering cross-functionally to support business growth.
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.
Employees Are Eligible For The Following Benefits
- Numerous insurance options, including Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- Matching 401k plan.
- Bonus Plan.
- Paid Time Off.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
