Senior Accountant (6-Month Contract) - Remote

Overview

SOCi, the CoMarketing Cloud for Multi-Location Enterprises, is currently looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to be a part of our Finance team. This individual will play a critical role in accounting for some complex accounting functions and supporting the month and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and process-oriented, with a strong understanding of payroll, commissions, and financial reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, streamline operations, and support the implementation of new systems and processes.

In Short

• Month-End and Year-End Close: Complete accounting close tasks related to assigned functions, including Payroll, Benefits, Bonuses, Commissions and related ASC 340 Contract Assets.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and reconcile assigned GL accounts related to the same functions.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze accounts and prepare fluctuation analyses and financial statement analytics, with clear, insightful variance explanations to senior leadership.
• Contractor Payroll: Accurately process contractor payroll, ensuring verification of wages, bonuses, commissions, and statutory deductions for contract employees.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR and other internal teams to validate employee data for payroll, benefits, terminations, and salary updates.
• Project Coordination: Support accounting projects, collaborating across departments to align on goals and execution.
• Process Improvement: Identify and document areas for automation and operational efficiencies and work directly with your manager to re-engineer and optimize processes, documentation, and reporting structures.
• System Implementations: Support implementation efforts for new systems, including HRIS, expense management (T&E), or other financial technologies.
• Audit Support: Assist with year-end audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.
• Special Projects: Ad hoc assignments as requested.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in general accounting, preferably in a SaaS or tech environment.
• Expertise in payroll and benefits accounting and reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 340.
• Demonstrated success completing full-cycle month-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience with major ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, Oracle, SAP).
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accountability for deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willing to adapt to changes in the job description as deemed necessary by the business and accept all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (full-time permanent, non-contract roles only).
• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision.
• Wellness incentives.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Flexible Work Environment (full-time, non-contract roles only).
• Flexible paid time off.
• Quarterly wellness days.
• Paid holidays.
• Unique employee engagement programs.
• Empowering Career Growth and Success.