Senior Accountant (Contract)

Blue Signal Search; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An award-winning executive search firm is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant for a short-term contract role. This position offers the opportunity to lead essential accounting functions in a fast-paced, mission-driven EdTech company, impacting student outcomes nationwide. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in accounting, expertise in accounts receivable, cash management, and the ability to work independently in a fast-close environment. This role provides high visibility and influence during a transitional leadership phase.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a publicly traded company.
• Expertise in AR, cash management, and general ledger processes.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-close environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Accounts Receivable (AR) and cash accounting functions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support a three-day month-end close process with minimal supervision.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Cash management

General ledger processes

Financial modeling

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Blue Signal Search

Location: Remote (Nationwide, Must support ET or CT business hours)

Type: Contract (2–3 months)

Start Date: ASAP

A high-growth, mission-driven EdTech company is currently seeking a skilled Senior Accountant (Contract) to provide hands‑on support during a key leadership transition. In this role, you'll immediately step into a high‑trust environment where your expertise in core accounting operations will make an instant impact. The organization is publicly traded, fast‑paced, and driven by a passionate team committed to improving student outcomes nationwide.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a highly respected, quality‑over‑price finance team on critical accounting functions. You’ll play a stabilizing role in the company’s short‑term continuity strategy while gaining exposure to fast‑close environments and executive‑level collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day Accounts Receivable (AR) and cash accounting functions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support a three‑day month‑end close process with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure efficient financial reporting.
• Execute accounting operations using NetSuite ERP.
• Assist in light financial modeling and ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Provide consistency and continuity during a transitional leadership phase.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a publicly traded company.
• Expertise in AR, cash management, and general ledger processes.
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑close environment.
• Comfortable operating independently with limited ramp‑up time.
• Availability to work within ET or CT time zones.

Preferred:

• Background in interim, contract‑based, or turnaround accounting roles.
• Experience with financial modeling or ad hoc financial analysis.
• Ability to remain composed and solution‑focused during periods of organizational change.

Why Apply?

• Immediate influence and high visibility with key stakeholders.
• Join a finance team that values precision, speed, and trust.
• Short‑term project with high‑level responsibility.
• Contribute to mission‑driven initiatives with long‑term impact in education.
• Opportunity to leverage public company experience in a meaningful and measurable way.

About Blue Signal:

• Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in finance & accounting recruiting. We have a strong reputation for finding top talent in private equity, asset management, financial services, FinTech, and accounting leadership. Learn more at bit.ly/3IKiOzm