Accountant II

Talentify; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking an Accountant II in Waltham, MA to support day-to-day accounting and a smooth monthly close. Responsibilities include revenue recognition under ASC 606, reconciliations, and working with external accounting support and internal stakeholders across accounting, finance, and operations.

The role emphasizes SOX control testing, NetSuite-based integrations for acquisitions, and cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong knowledge of GL and accounting processes.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Understanding ASC 606 revenue recognition for software/SaaS is preferred.
• SOX control testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and collaborate with internal stakeholders across accounting, finance, and operations.
• Assist in the monthly close and prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606 and related disclosures.
• Coordinate NetSuite integration activities for acquired businesses.
• Participate in SOX control testing and internal controls documentation.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and reporting for management.

Skills

General ledger understanding

Month-end close activities

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Accountant II
Duration: 9+ Months
Location: Waltham, MA
Hours: 9am-5pm EST
Duties:

• As a Senior Accountant, this position will help ensure accurate day-to-day accounting and a smooth monthly close by partnering with external accounting support and internal stakeholders across accounting, finance, and operations. This role also focuses on revenue recognition under ASC 606, preparation and review of reconciliations, reporting, integration of newly acquired businesses and SOX control testing in a public-company environment.

Your Superpowers In Action:

• Assist in NetSuite integration of newly acquired businesses including both system and process changes.


• Overseeing the day-to-day accounting activity performed by 3rd party overseas external consultant team for multiple legal entities globally for accounts such as A/R, unbilled, A/P, prepaid, employee accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, deferred revenue, leases, commissions.


• Coordinate monthly general ledger close: validate completeness of journal entry posting, review preliminary financial statements, prepare and record adjusting entries as necessary, preparation or review of account reconciliations.


• Oversee A/R team and assist with collection.


• Support the revenue close process which includes reviewing and documenting complex, multiple element arrangements to ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with all business units (Operations team, FP&A, Corporate consolidation, Tax etc.): resolving open questions in a timely manner, ad-hoc projects, and process improvements.


• Perform monthly/quarterly SOX control testing.


• Prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger and revenue reports for management review as needed.


• Assist in calculation and reporting of Royalties.


• Assist in special projects as needed.

Skills:
Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.


• 5+ years of accounting experience.


• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting fundamentals, reconciliation processes, and month-end close activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of US GAAP, including ASC 606, with experience related to Software, SaaS, and Professional Services revenue recognition.


• Proficiency with NetSuite, Microsoft Excel and strong computer skills


• Understanding of SOX requirements in a public company environment, plus prior Big 4 experience ( preferred ) .

Why TalentBurst?

At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.