Senior Accountant

Summary

Join Cents, a rapidly growing SaaS company revolutionizing the laundry industry, as a Senior Accountant (AR and Billing Specialist). You will oversee accounts receivable and billing processes, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and efficient management of outstanding accounts. This role involves managing the entire billing cycle, collaborating with various teams, and providing insights into cash flow. You will also contribute to month-end and year-end closing processes and assist with revenue recognition. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and strong accounting skills. Cents offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a related accounting role
• Experience with billing systems and accounting software (e.g., Maxio, Xero, Salesforce) is required
• Proven experience with month-end and year-end closing processes, as well as financial reporting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly in AR and revenue recognition
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in billing and AR transactions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle customer inquiries and collaborate across teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the AR process, including analyzing aging reports to identify at-risk accounts and coordinating with collections team to ensure proper treatment
• Prepare AR aging reports and provide regular updates to senior management on outstanding balances and cash flow projections
• Provide insights into AR performance and recommend strategies to optimize collections and reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in the AR and billing functions to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Work with cross-functional teams to streamline billing workflows and automate routine tasks
• Implement best practices for credit management and collections processes
• Assist in the application of revenue recognition policies to ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606)
• Ensure that AR and billing-related transactions are accurately recorded during the month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare monthly revenue journal entries in accordance with ASC 606
• Prepare reconciliations for AR and revenue accounts as part of the financial close
• Reconcile Stripe payouts, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Collaborate with auditors during the audit process and provide necessary documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or similar professional certification is a plus
• Implementation experience is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Remote-first with offices in New York City and San Francisco
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, and disability
• 401(k)
• Work-from-home and commuter stipends
• Laundry reimbursements to support our customers’ businesses
• Comprehensive training, learning, and development programming
• Access to hundreds of discounts and rewards from renowned vendors including deals on health & wellness, travel, dining, auto insurance, and so much more!