Accountant II - Contract

Overseeing the day-to-day accounting activity performed by 3rd party overseas external consultant team for multiple legal entities globally for accounts such as A/R, unbilled, A/P, prepaid, employee accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, deferred revenue, leases, commissions. As a Senior Accountant, this position will help ensure accurate day-to-day accounting and a smooth monthly close by partnering with external accounting support and internal stakeholders across accounting, finance, and operations.

Title: Accountant II
Duration: 9+ Months
Location: Waltham, MA
Hours: 9am-5pm EST
 
Duties:

• As a Senior Accountant, this position will help ensure accurate day-to-day accounting and a smooth monthly close by partnering with external accounting support and internal stakeholders across accounting, finance, and operations. This role also focuses on revenue recognition under ASC 606, preparation and review of reconciliations, reporting, integration of newly acquired businesses and SOX control testing in a public-company environment.

 
Your Superpowers In Action:

• Assist in NetSuite integration of newly acquired businesses including both system and process changes.
• Overseeing the day-to-day accounting activity performed by 3rd party overseas external consultant team for multiple legal entities globally for accounts such as A/R, unbilled, A/P, prepaid, employee accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, deferred revenue, leases, commissions.
• Coordinate monthly general ledger close: validate completeness of journal entry posting, review preliminary financial statements, prepare and record adjusting entries as necessary, preparation or review of account reconciliations.
• Oversee A/R team and assist with collection.
• Support the revenue close process which includes reviewing and documenting complex, multiple element arrangements to ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with all business units (Operations team, FP&A, Corporate consolidation, Tax etc.): resolving open questions in a timely manner, ad-hoc projects, and process improvements.
• Perform monthly/quarterly SOX control testing.
• Prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger and revenue reports for management review as needed.
• Assist in calculation and reporting of Royalties.
• Assist in special projects as needed.

 
Skills:
 
Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting fundamentals, reconciliation processes, and month-end close activities.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of US GAAP, including ASC 606, with experience related to Software, SaaS, and Professional Services revenue recognition.
• Proficiency with NetSuite, Microsoft Excel and strong computer skills
• Understanding of SOX requirements in a public company environment, plus prior Big 4 experience ( preferred ) .