Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will support accurate and timely financial reporting for a multi-entity, high-transaction business. This role is responsible for complex accounting activities, month-end close, and balance sheet integrity, while partnering with cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP

• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities and currencies

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances

• Account for revenue streams including subscriptions, advertising, and transaction-based revenue

• Support fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and amortization schedules

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Support internal and external audits; prepare audit schedules and documentation

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate with FP&A, Sales, Operations, and Technology teams to support business initiatives

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles

• Experience in multi-entity and high-volume transaction environments

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems required (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Hakeem Peterson