Senior Accountant

Role Overview: We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle accounting, project profitability, and daily financial operations. In this high-visibility role, you will manage multi-state and international payroll, lead AR/AP workflows, and partner directly with our Financial Controller on month-end close, revenue recognition, and financial reporting. Beyond traditional GL accounting, you will serve as a key operational partner to team leads, tracking client engagement burn rates, analyzing margin profitability, and optimizing labor utilization across our global tech team.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Benefits Administration
Process end-to-end multi-state semi-monthly/monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and international contractor/employee teams using modern payroll systems.
Handle inquiries from DOL/DOR.
Address payroll-related queries from team members quickly and confidentially.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Assist Financial Controller with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures to ensure timely and accurate GAAP compliance.
Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, prepaid expense schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with financial modeling, variance analysis (budget vs. actual), and management dashboard updates.
Accounts Receivable (AR) & Revenue Operations
Manage the complete AR cycle: generate invoices, track milestone billing, and maintain accurate customer accounts.
Monitor collections, resolve billing discrepancies with clients, and maintain clean revenue schedules.
Support revenue recognition schedules tailored to software models.
Client & Project Financial Management
Monitor project-level finances across active client engagements, including tracking total project expenditure, budget vs. actuals, and burn rates.
Calculate and report on client and project profitability, gross margins, and milestone completion metrics to guide leadership decisions.
Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Account Leads to align project billing schedules with deliverables and scope changes (SOWs/Change Orders).
Analyze employee and contractor billable rates, utilization metrics, and labor costs to ensure optimal resource allocation and project margins.
Establish standard financial reporting templates for client-facing projects to identify margin risks early and streamline revenue forecasting.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 3–6+ years of general accounting experience, with at least 2+ years specifically within a tech, startup, or software/tech services environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or active progress toward CPA is a plus).
Software Proficiency:
Advanced experience with cloud ERP.
Familiarity with project tracking and modern tech stack platforms .
Technical Accounting: Strong understanding of GAAP, multi-state payroll practices, project accounting, and revenue recognition basics.
Analytical Skills: Proven track record analyzing project costs, billable margins, and client profitability.
Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial metrics to non-finance team members clearly.