Senior Accountant/Controller — NetSuite Expert (Remote)

FOCUS Learning Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life, LTD, STD ins.

401k with matching contributions

Job summary

FOCUS Learning Corporation is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant/Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations, from bookkeeping to month-end close and audit support. You will manage NetSuite as the primary ERP and collaborate with finance leadership in a fast-growing, remote-friendly environment.

The role requires 4–7 years of accounting experience, NetSuite proficiency, strong GAAP knowledge, and comfort with ASC 606.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including time in public accounting and in-house at a small or mid-sized company.
• NetSuite experience is required. The ideal candidate works comfortably in NetSuite day to day, including journal entries, invoicing, AR, reconciliations, and reporting, without needing training on the fundamentals.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and a track record of closing the books accurately and on time. SaaS or subscription revenue experience and familiarity with ASC 606 are a strong plus.
• Willingness to work across the full finance function, from technical accounting to billing, collections, and AP. On a lean team, no task is too small.
• Advanced Excel skills, strong analytical ability, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communicator who is comfortable contacting customers about past-due invoices and working with executives, auditors, and cross-functional partners.
• Eager, self-motivated, and curious, with a genuine desire to learn the business and grow into greater responsibility.
• This is a full-time position, salary range $105k-$135k, based on experience
• FOCUS offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, LTD, STD insurances and a 401k / retirement plan with matching contributions.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations and monthly/annual close.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in NetSuite, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate, timely GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules for the CFO, executive team, board, investors, and lender reporting.
• Apply ASC 606 revenue recognition to SaaS subscriptions, professional services, and multi-year contracts, and maintain deferred revenue schedules.
• Maintain the close calendar and checklist, and work to shorten the close timeline over time.
• Serve as the primary in-house owner of FOCUS Learning's NetSuite ERP system.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time, including subscription renewals, services, and milestone billing.
• Own the AR aging and collections process, following up directly with customers and partnering with Sales and Customer Success to resolve past-due balances.
• Oversee accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs.
• Review and record payroll and benefits activity, and support payroll processes across entities.
• Monitor daily cash activity and complete timely bank and credit card reconciliations.
• NetSuite & Process Improvement: serve as the in-house NetSuite expert for accounting, billing, AR, and reporting workflows; troubleshoot issues and coordinate with consultants.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual external audit and serve as primary point of contact for the audit team.
• Maintain internal controls and documented accounting policies and procedures.
• Support sales tax, 1099, and other compliance filings in coordination with outside advisors.
• Support the CFO with budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, board materials, and the integration of acquired businesses.

Skills

NetSuite

US GAAP

ASC 606

SaaS Revenue

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

FOCUS Learning Corporation is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant/Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations, from bookkeeping to month-end close and audit support. You will manage NetSuite as the primary ERP and collaborate with finance leadership in a fast-growing, remote-friendly environment.

The role requires 4–7 years of accounting experience, NetSuite proficiency, strong GAAP knowledge, and comfort with ASC 606.