Senior Accountant
Confidential Jobs, Dallas, TX, United States
A private software company is seeking a Senior Accountant to own key areas of the month-end close and ensure financial data is accurate, supportable, and review-ready. This is a hands‑on role in a multi‑entity environment requiring strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
Month‑End Close
Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, payroll, intercompany, debt)
Own assigned close areas and manage timelines to support an efficient close
Ensure all entries are well‑supported and tied to underlying schedules
Account Reconciliations
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, debt, intercompany, accrued liabilities)
Maintain rollforwards that clearly tie beginning balance, activity, and ending balance
Investigate differences and provide clear, supportable explanations
Debt and Liability Accounting
Maintain schedules for notes payable and accrued interest
Record debt activity and ensure balances tie to agreements and lender documentation
Account for liabilities including deferred revenue and escrow‑related balances
Revenue Recognition (ASC 606 Support)
Prepare monthly revenue recognition entries based on system data
Reconcile revenue between the general ledger, payment processors, and internal platform data
Validate completeness and accuracy of revenue across systems
Investigate discrepancies and provide clear, supportable explanations
Financial Accuracy and Support
Deliver work that is well thought through, supportable, and review‑ready
Clearly document support, assumptions, and methodology
Respond to review comments with corrections and understanding
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3–6 years of accounting experience, with public accounting experience a plus
CPA highly preferred
Experience at a software or SaaS company is a plus
Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals, reconciliations, and rollforwards
Experience in a multi‑entity environment preferred
Strong Excel skills with the ability to work with and manipulate data efficiently
What Success Looks Like
Work is well thought through, supportable, and prepared with appropriate documentation
Reconciliations and schedules are tied to the general ledger, with differences proactively investigated and clearly explained with appropriate guidance as needed
Deadlines are managed reliably, with proactive communication around status, questions, and potential delays
Demonstrates ownership and understanding of assigned areas
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Key Responsibilities
Month‑End Close
Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, payroll, intercompany, debt)
Own assigned close areas and manage timelines to support an efficient close
Ensure all entries are well‑supported and tied to underlying schedules
Account Reconciliations
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, debt, intercompany, accrued liabilities)
Maintain rollforwards that clearly tie beginning balance, activity, and ending balance
Investigate differences and provide clear, supportable explanations
Debt and Liability Accounting
Maintain schedules for notes payable and accrued interest
Record debt activity and ensure balances tie to agreements and lender documentation
Account for liabilities including deferred revenue and escrow‑related balances
Revenue Recognition (ASC 606 Support)
Prepare monthly revenue recognition entries based on system data
Reconcile revenue between the general ledger, payment processors, and internal platform data
Validate completeness and accuracy of revenue across systems
Investigate discrepancies and provide clear, supportable explanations
Financial Accuracy and Support
Deliver work that is well thought through, supportable, and review‑ready
Clearly document support, assumptions, and methodology
Respond to review comments with corrections and understanding
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3–6 years of accounting experience, with public accounting experience a plus
CPA highly preferred
Experience at a software or SaaS company is a plus
Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals, reconciliations, and rollforwards
Experience in a multi‑entity environment preferred
Strong Excel skills with the ability to work with and manipulate data efficiently
What Success Looks Like
Work is well thought through, supportable, and prepared with appropriate documentation
Reconciliations and schedules are tied to the general ledger, with differences proactively investigated and clearly explained with appropriate guidance as needed
Deadlines are managed reliably, with proactive communication around status, questions, and potential delays
Demonstrates ownership and understanding of assigned areas
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