Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nexcess provides specialty cloud solutions and is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. The role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining internal controls, and supporting various accounting activities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Month-end closing journal entries within a pre-defined close schedule
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
- Improve reconciliation processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency
- Ensure accuracy of financial statement accounts in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies
- Responsible for payroll-related accounting activities, including salary, bonus accruals, commissions, and related payroll taxes
- Accounting for employee benefits programs including: Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off accruals, and other employee-related benefits
- Assist with indirect tax compliance and accounting, including property tax, sales tax, and VAT
- Support annual audits by preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
- Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll and benefits issues
- Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives
- Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff where applicable
Skills
- Masters in Accounting, CPA designation or CPA track a plus
- Strong accounting background with 4+ years general ledger accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, payroll accounting, and indirect tax requirements
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Team player and have ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
- Experience with ERP systems, SAP S4/HANA (Public Cloud) experience is a plus
- Tech/SAAS industry experience a plus
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off accruals
Company Overview
Specialized cloud solutions for organizations in highly regulated, compliance-driven industries that prioritize performance & control. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.nexcess.com/.