About the role
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing startup finance team. This role offers broad exposure across general accounting, NetSuite, accounts payable, audit and tax support, and is ideal for a CPA candidate or licensed CPA looking to deepen hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting & Month-End Close
- Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of variances
- Reconcile bank statements, cash-in-transit, and credit card statements
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting controls
- Perform daily accounting activities in NetSuite
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and related subledgers
- Use saved searches, standard reports, and dashboards to support analysis and close
- Assist with NetSuite enhancements, testing, and process improvements
- Support integration and use of NetSuite modules, including Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Manufacturing
- Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper PO, receipt, and invoice matching
- Ensure accurate coding, approvals, and posting in NetSuite
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
- Support payment runs, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers
- Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting
- Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external auditors
- Support internal controls, process documentation, and audit requests
- Support with federal, state, and local tax filings
- Assist with ad hoc accounting projects as the company scales
NetSuite (Advanced Use)
Accounts Payable (AP)
Audit & Compliance Support
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA candidate (actively pursuing) or active CPA license preferred
- 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in a startup, technology, or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite (required); advanced users strongly preferred
- Experience with accounts payable, vendor management, and payment processing
- Inventory and COGS accounting experience is a plus
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas); experience with Google Sheets a plus
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Nice to have:
- Exposure to revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Experience improving accounting processes or system implementations
- Prior public accounting experience