Senior Accountant

Atomic Data; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Data in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead core monthly close activities, maintain the general ledger, and ensure GAAP compliance while supporting internal controls.

You will collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Operations to align reporting with business activities, manage ASC 606 revenue across managed services, projects, and usage-based contracts, and drive process improvements to scale a growing technology services company.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in accounting or finance required
• 3+ years progressive accounting experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger management
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with accounting systems

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger in GAAP
• Support ad hoc financial reporting and strategic initiatives
• Apply ASC 606 revenue recognition to complex contracts
• Manage recurring revenue (MRR/ARR) and renewals
• Strengthen controls around revenue recognition and billing
• Support audits and regulatory compliance
• Analyze use tax and MN delivery tax; maintain Avalara
• Process payroll and reconcile HRIS data
• Drive process improvements to scale accounting operations

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel (Advanced)

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

ERP systems (QuickBooks Desktop)

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Avalara tax software

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of Atomic Data’s financial reporting. This position leads core aspects of the monthly close process, maintains the general ledger, and oversees complex accounting areas including ASC 606 revenue recognition across managed services, project-based, and usage-based revenue streams. The role is responsible for analyzing financial results, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and supporting internal controls. Working cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, and Operations, the Senior Accountant helps align financial reporting with business activities, supports audit requirements, and drives process improvements to scale accounting operations in a growing technology services environment.

Essential Functions

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP
• Support leadership with ad hoc financial reporting and strategic initiatives

Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)

• Apply ASC 606 principles to complex customer contracts, including managed services agreements, project-based work, and usage-based billing
• Identify performance obligations, determine transaction prices, and allocate revenue and cost of goods appropriately across deliverables
• Ensure proper timing of revenue and cost of goods recognition (over time vs. point in time) based on contract terms and service delivery
• Maintain and reconcile deferred revenue and COGS, contract assets, and contract liabilities
• Partner with Sales and Operations to review contracts and ensure revenue and COGS are recognized in compliance with ASC 606
• Support documentation of revenue recognition policies, memos, and audit support related to ASC 606

MSP & Recurring Revenue Operations

• Manage accounting for recurring revenue streams (MRR/ARR), renewals, and contract modifications
• Analyze billing accuracy and alignment between contracts, service delivery, and revenue recognition
• Monitor key metrics such as churn, utilization, and gross margin by service line

Accounts & Internal Controls

• Strengthen and document controls around revenue recognition and billing processes
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Sales & Use Tax

• Analyze general ledger for transactions requiring use tax and/or MN delivery fee and compile listing to file each month
• Own and maintain item list in Avalara to ensure proper taxation on sales
• Monitor for states reaching economic nexus and register as needed
• Ensure sales & use tax filings are appropriately calculated and remitted each month and troubleshooting discrepancies

Payroll Processing

• Prepare, and troubleshoot as needed, biweekly and ad hoc payroll
• Book payroll data to general ledger and reconcile between HRIS and accounting systems
• Track and accrue metric-based commissions and incentives

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize accounting system to support ASC 606 compliance and scalable growth
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and IT teams to improve data integrity and automation
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems

Preferred

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Experience in an MSP, SaaS, or technology services company
• Hands‑on experience implementing or applying ASC 606 in a complex revenue environment
• Experience with ERP systems, especially QuickBooks Desktop and / or Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
• Familiarity with subscription‑based, recurring revenue, or contract accounting

Our Core Values

At Atomic Data, Our Core Values Define Who We Are And How We Work Together To Create Meaningful Impact. These Values Guide Our Actions, Decisions, And Interactions, Fostering a Culture Of Collaboration, Growth, And Purpose. The Following Values Are What Allow Us To Create a “People First Culture” At Atomic Data

• Good Human
• Curious Learner
• Driven to Solve
• Make a Difference

We believe in building a community of trust, kindness, and respect.

A relentless curiosity drives us to grow and innovate.

We approach challenges with determination and a focus on results.

We strive to leave a positive mark on our company, community, and the world.

We are seeking individuals who not only share these values but also actively embody them in their work and interactions. Join us in creating a culture of purpose and impact at Atomic Data.

Atomic Data provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission activity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Atomic Data will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible. In addition, all employees are expected to perform their essential functions in a manner that supports equal employment opportunities.

Any employee or applicant for employment who believes they have been treated in a way that violates this policy should contact Human Resources. Human Resources will take immediate action to investigate and address allegations of discrimination or harassment confidentially and promptly.