Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation. Improve internal controls and support audits. Revamp order-to-cash processes, streamline billing, collections, cash application, and revenue recognition. Drive NetSuite and systems enhancements, automation, revenue forecasting, and commission reconciliation. Partner with FP&A and stakeholders to analyze variances and implement scalable processes for growth.
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We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support our General Ledger & Financial Close processes and help lead the revamp of our Order-to-Cash operations.
General Ledger & Financial Close- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other close activities.
- Maintain well-organized and audit-ready accounting documentation and support the ongoing enhancement of internal controls.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly balance sheet and P&L account analysis to ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate accounting treatment.
- Collaborate with other accounting team members to identify and resolve close-related issues and improve the efficiency of the close process.
- Support the annual financial statement audit, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
- Assist with accounting research and other ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Support the revamp of the end-to-end order-to-cash (O2C) process, identifying process gaps, control weaknesses, and opportunities for automation and scalability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes from contract execution through billing, collections, cash application, and revenue recognition.
- Evaluate and improve the use of systems such as NetSuite and other tools to automate manual processes and improve data accuracy.
- Develop and maintain appropriate controls over the O2C process to minimize billing errors, revenue leakage, and operational risks.
- Lead or support system enhancements, integrations, and automation initiatives related to billing and revenue operations.
- Monitor revenue performance and develop revenue projections and forecasting models in partnership with FP&A and business stakeholders.
- Analyze actual revenue versus forecast, identify key drivers and variances, and provide insights to support management decision-making.
- Own or support sales commission tracking and reconciliation, including monitoring commission calculations, identifying discrepancies, and partnering with Finance to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Ability to propose and implement scalable processes and documentation to support new products, pricing models, commercial structures, and business growth.
- Bachelor's degree with major in economics or quantitative field (finance/accounting, math, science) or equivalent experience
- CPA is a plus
- 4 or more years of experience in a finance-related or similar business role
- Prior experience in big4 or accounting firm is helpful
- Advanced skills for using Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) to analyze data
- Experience creating financial and operational models
- Proficient in using PowerPoint to communicate recommendations to team members and partners
- Experienced with NetSuite and AI tools
The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Annual Base Pay Range
$100,000—$170,000 USD
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