Senior Accountant

Bullhorn

. Execute key components of the monthly close for balance sheet and P&L expense accounts, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute key components of the monthly close for balance sheet and P&L expense accounts, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and judgmental expense-related accounts, including detailed variance analysis and issue resolution
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A and department leaders to analyze expense trends, support forecasting, and provide actionable financial insights
Assist in the year-end audit by preparing supporting schedules, responding to auditor requests, and contributing to technical accounting documentation for balance sheet and expense areas
Contribute to the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal controls, financial processes, and close workflows
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and timely resolution of accounting issues
Support leadership by contributing to ad hoc analyses, process improvements, and special projects, ensuring alignment with accounting policies and internal controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of accounting/finance experience (Public Accounting experience strongly preferred)
Strong working knowledge of accounting standards
Detail oriented
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Comfort interacting with colleagues and stakeholders in a professional and helpful manner
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point)
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent (CPA certification is a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligibility effective DAY ONE including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 401(k) Match, and more
Unlimited Planned Paid Time Off
Global Mental Health Support
On-Demand Learning & Development
Quarterly paid volunteer days
Lucrative Employee Referral Program (eligible for prior to your first day)
Company-wide mentor program

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPjournal entriesaccrualsaccount reconciliationsvariance analysisfinancial reportinginternal controlsfinancial processesclose workflowsad hoc analyses

Soft Skills

detail orientedanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdeadline managementcommunication skillspresentation skillsstakeholder managementcollaborationindependenceproactive communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA certification