Senior Accountant

We are seeking a senior accountant to join our accounting operations during a period of significant organizational growth. Currently, a significant amount of our accounting is outsourced to a large CPA firm. However, it is our intention to bring that function in house no later than the end of 2028. With that in
mind, this role will start as 50% accounting responsibilities and 50% administrative/clerical support related to membership, human resources, and general administrative functions. As we expand from one program to multiple revenue streams and certification programs, you'll be instrumental in establishing new accounting processes and ensuring financial operations scale effectively.

Core Accounting Responsibilities (50%)

You'll be deeply involved in the complete accounting cycle, including:

● Accounts receivable and accounts payable review, supervision, and support, including:

○ Coding, timing, allocation, and classification decisions

○ Instructing the outsource team on issuance and adjustment needs

○ AR collections (maybe 15 active cases a year)

● Bank and account reconciliations (ability to review work of others for quality and accuracy)

● Month-end and year-end close processes

● Preparation and issuance of financial statements

● General ledger maintenance and journal entries

We are an AI focused organization, so we encourage use of AI tools to support efficiency when not

jeopardizing effectiveness. Our tech stack includes:

● Sage Intacct

● Bill.com

● Ramp

● Google Workspace + Microsoft Excel

● An ever evolving list of vendor portals for invoice submission and collection

You’ll be heavily involved (alongside the Director of Finance & Operations) with significant projects, including:

● Development and implementation of new accounting processes as we launch additional programs and products

● Support for budget development, maintenance and reporting

Human Resources, Administrative & Clerical Support (50%)

You'll provide essential operational support across:

● Membership administration and coordination

● General administrative functions related to finance and operations

● Clerical work supporting organizational programs and initiatives

● Supporting team members and contractor onboarding, offboarding, and questions

● Administrative support to the Director of Finance & Operations

Qualification

Required Qualifications:

Technical expertise: You have strong working knowledge of GAAP and the practical experience to apply it effectively. You've worked through enough situations that you can anticipate issues, adapt to changes, and handle the unexpected confidently. Mainstream ERP experience will be very helpful. Proficiency working within advanced workbooks (Excel, Google, Smartsheets), necessary. Ability to build advanced workbooks in those applications is desirable. Minimum five (5) years experience required.

Relevant experience: Background in nonprofit or cost/job accounting is valuable. Experience with tech or software companies is a plus. Most importantly, you've "seen it all" in prior roles and can bring that breadth of experience to a rapidly evolving organization.

Pre-offer testing: As part of the screening process, candidates who advance will be asked to complete a paid skill assessment to determine accounting acumen and technical skills.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

Curiosity and critical thinking. When something doesn't look right, you investigate. You research answers independently and know when to escalate questions that need team input.

Accuracy. Your work is detail-oriented and reliable. You build systems that catch errors before they become problems.

Ownership and independence. Working asynchronously across time zones, you take pride in your work and don't need constant oversight. You're self-directed and proactive.

Communication and deadline management. You keep the team informed, meet deadlines consistently, and communicate clearly about priorities and progress. You are comfortable sharing difficult information in a tactful way.

Pragmatic judgment. You're willing to handle tasks outside your core role when it makes sense, but you're also comfortable having conversations about whether something is the best use of your time and skills.

Enjoying what you do. We work in a rapidly changing industry in a startup environment. Things get hectic. Enjoying your work and having a sense of humor makes the frustrating days easier to navigate.