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Senior Accountant – Contract
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2 days ago
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Job Description
Senior Accountant – Contract
W Energy
• Conduct and manage accounting functions for our growing software firm: Journal entries, accruals, A/R, A/P and account reconciliations. • Sales Tax and Payroll preparation. • Financial and SOC audit assistance. • Financial statement generation. • Cash management, budgeting and forecasting activities.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Available 20-40 hours per week on a contract basis
- 3-5 years of accounting experience
- Experience with accounting software
- Experience creating and preparing financial statements
- Advanced Excel expertise required
- Excellent organizational skills
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- GAAP Proficiency
- Experience in SaaS, technology, or software company preferred
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- A drive to continue learning, specifically about the energy business and W Energy software
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Responsible individual with a strong work ethic and analytical mind to play a key administrative role
Benefits
- Flexible remote environment
- Mutual respect within the team
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