Contract Senior Accountant - High-Impact, Fast-Close (Remote)

Blue Signal Search; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An award-winning executive search firm is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant for a short-term contract role. This position offers the opportunity to lead essential accounting functions in a fast-paced, mission-driven EdTech company, impacting student outcomes nationwide. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in accounting, expertise in accounts receivable, cash management, and the ability to work independently in a fast-close environment. This role provides high visibility and influence during a transitional leadership phase.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a publicly traded company.
• Expertise in AR, cash management, and general ledger processes.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-close environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Receivable (AR) and cash accounting functions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support a three-day month-end close process with minimal supervision.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Cash management

General ledger processes

Financial modeling

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

An award-winning executive search firm is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant for a short-term contract role. This position offers the opportunity to lead essential accounting functions in a fast-paced, mission-driven EdTech company, impacting student outcomes nationwide. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in accounting, expertise in accounts receivable, cash management, and the ability to work independently in a fast-close environment. This role provides high visibility and influence during a transitional leadership phase.