Senior Accountant

MRO; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MRO is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team with a focus on accounts receivable and revenue accounting. This role will own a range of revenue-cycle close activities, including revenue and deferred revenue entries, reserve analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Ideal candidates have CPA consideration, 3-5 years progressive accounting experience, Big 4 preferred, and strong Excel skills to handle large data sets; collaboration with AR, billing and FP&A is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Public accounting experience is preferred, Big 4 background valued.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly commission calculations, including amortization of prepaid/deferred commission balances.
• Record and reconcile revenue and deferred revenue journal entries across multiple business lines.
• Maintain and analyze the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (AFDA) for multiple business segments.
• Calculate and maintain the accounts receivable reserve with well-supported estimates.
• Prepare gross revenue journal entries in accordance with ASC 606.
• Analyze and process write-off reclassifications with supporting documentation.
• Calculate and record profit share accruals for applicable business lines.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Partner cross-functionally with AR, billing, and FP&A teams for accurate revenue reporting.
• Support month-end close, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Assist with audit requests and provide schedules and documentation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring close processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA licensure or pursuing CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team with a focus on accounts receivable and revenue accounting. This role will own a range of revenue-cycle close activities, including revenue and deferred revenue entries, reserve and write-off analysis, commission accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, is comfortable working with large data sets, and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

• Prepare and review monthly commission calculations, including amortization of prepaid/deferred commission balances
• Record and reconcile revenue and deferred revenue journal entries across multiple business lines
• Maintain and analyze the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (AFDA) for multiple business segments
• Calculate and maintain the accounts receivable reserve, ensuring estimates are well-supported and documented
• Prepare gross revenue journal entries in accordance with revenue recognition standards (ASC 606)
• Analyze and process write-off reclassifications, identifying trends and supporting documentation
• Calculate and record profit share accruals for applicable business lines
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and resolve reconciling items timely
• Partner cross-functionally with AR, billing, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue reporting
• Work closely with the AR Manager to ensure accurate and complete month-end AR reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis and management reporting
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting schedules and documentation as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate recurring close processes
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience is required, Big 4 preferred
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA is a plus
• Experience with client billing, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and large/complex data sets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, large workbook management)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP system preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic, deadline-driven close environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team

Total Compensation Base pay is one element of the total compensation package. Eligible employees may also have access to a comprehensive benefits offering, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Salary Range It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. Individual pay may be influenced by factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.