[Remote] Senior Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 95 Percent Group is a leading provider of evidence-based literacy solutions designed to help educators close the gap for the 95% of students who can learn to read with effective instruction. The Senior Accountant serves as a key accounting professional responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the integrity of financial data through accurate reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Reconcile all bank accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Calculate, prepare, and file multi-state sales and use tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations with the assistance of external vendors
• Generate monthly financial statements and conduct variance analysis, identifying and investigating unusual fluctuations
• Prepare supplemental financial reports to support management decision-making
• Manage and maintain deferred revenue schedules, ensuring accurate recognition in accordance with revenue recognition standards
• Utilize and maintain NetSuite, including supporting the Advanced Revenue Management module (experience preferred)
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
• Cross-train within the accounting team and provide support in other functional areas as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of deferred revenue accounting and revenue recognition principles
• Proven experience calculating and filing sales and use tax
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and general ledger processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems, and take initiative
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• CPA preferred
• Experience with NetSuite preferred

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