Senior Accountant

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Up to 100% health-insurance premium Re

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Remote-first workforce

Job summary

SaidGig, a remote-first startup in the United States, seeks a Senior GL Accountant to own the general ledger and month-end close. You will ensure accurate financial information, timely closes, and strong internal controls while supporting audits and leadership with audit-ready data.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred), 3–5 years general ledger experience, ERP familiarity, and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CA preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience focused on general ledger work and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong Google Sheets and Excel skills.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, promptly investigate discrepancies, and resolve them.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation for all accounts.
• Support external audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Improve close processes to reduce cycle time and strengthen accuracy.
• Partner with leadership to keep financial information audit-ready and decision-ready.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls for the close and reporting cycle.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

ERP experience

Google Sheets

Excel

Attention to detail

English communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA preferred

Tools

ERP system

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

Own the general ledger and month-end close for a remote, fast-paced organization building high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback systems for advanced AI. You will help ensure accurate books, timely closes, and reliable financial information for confident decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, promptly investigate discrepancies, and resolve them.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation for all accounts.
• Support external audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Improve close processes to reduce cycle time and strengthen accuracy.
• Partner with leadership to keep financial information audit-ready and decision-ready.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls for the close and reporting cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CA preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience focused on general ledger work and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong Google Sheets and Excel skills.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet tight close deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license or progress toward a professional certification.
• Exposure to AI tools or automated accounting workflows.

Work Terms

• Full-time, remote role.

Compensation

The listed annual compensation is $110, 000 to $150, 000. A separate compensation notice states a national base-salary range of $90, 000 to $120, 000 USD. Employees are eligible for equity compensation and may receive performance-based bonuses, depending on role and company policies. Benefits include up to 100% reimbursement of health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and additional benefits for a remote-first workforce.

Eligibility

• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
• The hiring process uses AI tools to assist with candidate screening and assessment; these tools support, rather than replace, human decision-making.

Application Support

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