Senior Accountant

Summary

Join Black Spectacles as a Senior Accountant and oversee all aspects of the company's financial health. You will lead daily accounting operations, manage financial reporting, and collaborate with the leadership team on budgeting and forecasting. This role requires strong accounting expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to compliance. Black Spectacles offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off, and the flexibility of fully remote work. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in month-end accounting and 2 years as a Senior Accountant. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• Minimum of 6-8 years of demonstrated working experience in month-end accounting
• Minimum of 2 years as a Senior Accountant
• Experience working with Avalara (e.g., Sales and Use)
• Experience working with third-party credit card processing firms
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Strong efficiency in creating spreadsheets and reports in MS Excel and Word
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Demonstrated business intelligence acumen, with proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to summarize ideas and data clearly and concisely in a persuasive, organized, and appropriate manner to both finance and non-finance business leaders and executive leadership teams
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate unwavering integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all interactions and decisions, fostering trust and accountability within the team and organization
• Ability to travel as required to join in-person team gatherings

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including sales tax, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting
• Manage and coordinate relationships with outsourced accounting staff and vendors, ensuring alignment with company standards and objectives
• Establish protocols and procedures for accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Provide weekly and monthly financial KPIs and reports to the Leadership Team
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the CEO and the third-party accountant
• Maintain, review, analyze, and reconcile balance sheet and income statement general ledger accounts
• Maintain, review, and revise month-end closing work papers
• Oversee and manage month-end closing work papers and review the reconciliation of sales data by the 5th of each month. Reconcile monthly gross income and sales tax with third-party credit card processing and sales tax providers for accuracy
• Prepare and review journal entries for all material financial statement line items
• Manage corporate funds, including deposits, payroll, and benefits, ensuring proper coding and categorization
• Upload, code, approve, and process all invoices and payments while ensuring budget consistency
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card payments to the general ledger
• Maintain and review schedules for deferred revenue, accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets
• Ensure compliance with vendor requirements (e.g., W-9s) and process 1099s in a timely manner
• Update and own the chart of accounts
• Collaborate with the leadership team to develop the annual corporate budget and financial re-forecasts
• Monitor financial performance against the budget and provide variance analysis
• Ensure financial accountability across departments, holding corporate directors responsible for their budgets
• Manage cash flow and provide cash-on-hand forecasts
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, local regulations, and company policies
• Coordinate external audits, manage auditor relationships, and implement recommendations
• Provide reports and schedules for audits, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial statements
• Establish and document strong accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk
• Conduct internal audits regularly to ensure adherence to processes and identify areas for improvement
• Oversee corporate contracts, agreements, subscriptions, and licenses, ensuring efficiency and value
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and implement best practices in accounting functions
• Leverage technology and business intelligence tools to enhance accounting operations and reporting capabilities
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives and investments
• Use business intelligence to analyze data trends, inform decision-making, and drive overall financial performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives
• Take on special projects while maintaining oversight of core accounting responsibilities
• Stay informed on technical accounting and reporting developments and their potential impacts
• Demonstrate leadership through attitude, communication, and professional appearance
• Build strong internal and external relationships, leveraging entrepreneurial skills
• Support team growth and development by mentoring and enabling professional success
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and contribute to fostering best practices for business growth

Benefits

• Work From Home: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely year-round
• Comprehensive Benefits: Starting day one, access BCBS Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage
• Savings & Retirement Plans: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation annually, along with 8 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 1 week of sick leave
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards by referring top talent to our team
• Team Building: Enjoy semi-annual team gatherings and events that foster collaboration and camaraderie