Management Accountant (US Remote, East Coast)

IRIS; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IRIS is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join its US finance team. You will manage month-end tasks related to revenue, cost and balance sheet reconciliations, produce P&L and balance sheet reports with variance analysis, and assist with the year-end audit.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and at least 3 years of accounting experience, with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SAP and NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience.
• Experience working with multiple software systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite).
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition.
• Knowledge of deferred revenue, accruals, and prepayment journals.
• Experience handling inter-company transactions.
• Familiarity with month-end tasks, including BS reconciliations.
• In-depth involvement in the year-end audit process.

Responsibilities

• Building monthly billing files for Core and Ancillary billings.
• Reconciling cash accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Handling customer refunds, cancellations and chargebacks
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processing deferred revenue, accruals, and prepayment journals.
• Managing month-end close procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Working on accounts receivable monitoring overdue amounts
• Reviewing, reconciling and filing sales tax returns and payments
• Supporting the annual audit process and liaising with auditors on testing
• Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Manager as required

Skills

Excel Pivot Tables

Revenue recognition

Inter-company transactions

Multi-system experience

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We’re a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we’re growing fast.

_ ROLE SPECIFICATION _

Our Finance team is responsible for producing accurate and timely financial records for the entire group, supporting the Management Team in making informed business decisions. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt well to change, and can effectively manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

The successful candidate will support a range of month-end tasks related to revenue, cost and balance sheet reconciliations. The role also supports the production of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports, including variance analysis and commentary, and assists with the year-end audit.

Due to a high level of acquisition activity, the business currently operates across multiple financial systems. As a result, this role will involve working with multiple systems and collaborating with geographically dispersed teams across the US.

We are seeking a qualified accountant with strong financial accounting knowledge, a solid understanding of revenue recognition, and an inquisitive approach to management reporting. This role is best suited to someone with excellent communication skills who can manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

_ MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: _

As a Management Accountant within this team, you will be responsible for various tasks to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial information. Your key duties include:

• Building monthly billing files for Core and Ancillary billings.

• Reconciling cash accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Handling customer refunds, cancellations and chargebacks

• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Processing deferred revenue, accruals, and prepayment journals.

• Managing month-end close procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting

• Working on accounts receivable monitoring overdue amounts

• Reviewing, reconciling and filing sales tax returns and payments

• Supporting the annual audit process and liaising with auditors on testing

• Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Manager as required

_ QUALIFICATIONS _

• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance

_ Knowledge/Experience _

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (including Pivot Tables)

• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience

• Experience working with multiple software systems (e.g., SAP, Net Suite,)

• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition.

• Knowledge of deferred revenue, accruals, and prepayment journals.

• Experience handling inter-company transactions.

• Familiarity with month-end tasks, including BS reconciliations.

• In-depth involvement in the year-end audit process.

_ KEY Competencies _:

• Strong organisational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.

• Self-motivated, proactive and personable.

• Effective problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to adapt quickly to change.

• Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines.

• Collaborative team player.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

1. Application review — we assess your experience and potential

2. Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role

3. Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review

4. Final interview — meet the team and explore how you’ll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We’ll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.