Assistant Controller

HighlightTA; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Neon One, a leading nonprofit software company, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, ensure financial integrity, and drive process improvements across our financial platforms in a fully remote setting.

The role oversees monthly closes, prepares statements with notes, and supports audits. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in accounting, a Bachelor’s in accounting, and strong Excel/NetSuite skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in SaaS or tech environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review revenue monthly for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee month-end close and prepare financial statements with notes.
• Manage staff accountant including journal entries, reconciliations, and AP submissions.
• Assist with annual audit and coordinate with external auditors.
• Support smooth transitions when adopting new financial software.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About Neon One

At Neon One, we believe that technology is the key to building vibrant communities of generosity. As a leader in nonprofit software since 2004, we create intuitive solutions that help small and mid-sized nonprofits connect with people, build trust, and make good happen every day. Our culture is powered by empathy, innovation, and a shared mission to empower organizations making a difference. We operate with a customer-first mindset, take pride in extraordinary results, and grow together by supporting each other and embracing bold new ideas. If you’re passionate about using your skills to drive real impact and want to thrive in a collaborative, fully remote environment, Neon One is the place for you.

About the Role

At Neon One, we are on a mission to empower mission-driven organizations with purpose-built software solutions. As a rapidly growing $45M SaaS company, we are seeking a dynamic Accounting Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead and oversee the daily operations of our accounting department, ensuring financial integrity, managing monthly closes, and driving process efficiencies across our financial platforms. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to shape the financial operations of an expanding SaaS leader, we would love to hear from you!

The Exciting Part

• Review revenue on a monthly basis for accuracy and research any discrepancies

• Manage expense platform, TripActions, which includes issuing virtual cards when necessary, approving employee expense reports, keeping platform up to date with changes in NetSuite, and transferring all related expenses from TripActions to NetSuite.

• Handle month end close and ensure all reconciliations are accurate and complete. Prepare financial statements at month end with notes for Finance team review.

• Oversee staff accountant, including training, approving and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and accounts payable submissions.

• Gather support for annual audit and answer inquiries from auditors. Prepare year end annual financial statements for auditor review.

• Ensure smooth transfer to new software when needed to streamline processes.

The Expected Part

• Aids in tax compliance and compiling information for outside tax accountants.

• Pull together ad hoc reports for FP&A and other Neon One teams when necessary

• File 1099’s annually

Great to Haves

• 6+ years of relevant accounting experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Proficiency with Excel and NetSuite with ability to quickly adapt to new software

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize when working on a variety of projects.

• Excellent critical thinking skills and enjoy troubleshooting

Why Join Neon One?

At Neon One, our values are how we show up every day. We make good happen by putting empathy and passion at the center of our work, using technology to uplift mission-driven organizations. We stand for our customers, act with care and intention in every decision, own the solution, and grow together. We innovate fearlessly, always exploring new ways to support our community and each other.

How We Hire

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI-generated responses, especially during interviews. This posting is for a current, open position within Neon One. This opportunity is offered through HighlightTA, the on-demand talent team supporting Neon One’s growth.

Connect with us and learn more:

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