A growing SaaS organization is seeking an experienced GL Accountant to support month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and ERP-related initiatives. This is a remote contract opportunity with possible occasional travel to the Lansing, Michigan area (approximately once per month) for team collaboration and meetings.
Responsibilities
- Support month-end close activities and general ledger accounting functions.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and daily bank reconciliations.
- Assist with accounts payable and cash receipt processes as needed.
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances and prepare financial reporting.
- Support accounting system implementation, optimization, and stabilization initiatives.
- Partner with finance leadership to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong background in general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience with budget-to-actual analysis.
- Experience working within ERP systems required.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in a technology-driven or software-related environment preferred.
- Experience with financial management systems and CRM platforms is a plus.
Preferred Background
- Strong technical accounting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations, system enhancements, or process improvements.
- Proven ability to bring structure and efficiency to accounting operations.
Additional Information
- Fully remote contract opportunity.
- Approximately one onsite visit per month in the Lansing, MI area.
- Candidates within driving distance of Lansing are preferred but not required.
- Compensation is flexible based on experience and overall fit.