Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The company is a high-growth, mission-driven EdTech organization focused on improving student outcomes nationwide. It is seeking a Senior Accountant on a contract basis to support core accounting operations during a leadership transition, including accounts receivable, cash accounting, general ledger reconciliation, month-end close, financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day Accounts Receivable (AR) and cash accounting functions
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accuracy and timeliness
- Support a three-day month-end close process with minimal supervision
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficient financial reporting
- Execute accounting operations using NetSuite ERP
- Assist in light financial modeling and ad hoc reporting as needed
- Provide consistency and continuity during a transitional leadership phase
Skills
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a publicly traded company
- Expertise in AR, cash management, and general ledger processes
- Proven ability to work in a fast-close environment
- Strong NetSuite proficiency
- Comfortable operating independently with limited ramp-up time
- Availability to work within ET or CT time zones
- Background in interim, contract-based, or turnaround accounting roles
- Experience with financial modeling or ad hoc financial analysis
- Ability to remain composed and solution-focused during periods of organizational change
Benefits
- Remote (Nationwide, Must support ET or CT business hours)
- Contract (3–6 months)
- Immediate influence and high visibility with key stakeholders
- Join a finance team that values precision, speed, and trust
- Short-term project with high-level responsibility
- Contribute to mission-driven initiatives with long-term impact in education
- Opportunity to leverage public company experience in a meaningful and measurable way
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