Senior Accountant - Job Code: 1787067234118

Coconut; United States; Remote; USD 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

13th month pay

Paid time off 12 days

US holidays off 12 days

Maternity & Paternity leave

Comprehensive healthcare

Life insurance

Mental health support

Milestone gifts

Job summary

Coconut is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our remote US-based finance team. The role combines core accounting duties with HR/administrative support, offering a balanced workload across finance and operations.

You will handle AR/AP, GL, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation while supporting budget development and new program launches. We value technical curiosity, deadline discipline, and a sense of humor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GAAP accounting experience including AR, AP, GL, reconciliations and reporting.
• Proven ability to develop processes and review others’ work for accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and timeliness; ability to balance independence with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable review, supervision and support; discuss classifications and timing.
• Instruct outsource team on issuances and adjustments; manage AR collections (approx. 15 active cases/year).
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance; prepare financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes; ensure accurate reporting.
• Develop and implement new accounting processes for new programs/products; support budget processes.

Skills

GAAP accounting

AR/AP/GL

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Critical thinking

Deadline management

Quality control

Team coordination

Tools

Sage Intacct

Bill.com

Ramp

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Coconut, we connect founders and businesses with top-tier remote talent while prioritizing meaningful, reliable partnerships. We believe success happens when everyone wins. Clients achieve their goals, and our virtual professionals find purpose and growth in their work. We're currently looking for top talent to fill the role below:

Senior Accountant

Monthly Rate: $1250 - $2150/month

Availability: Full-time - 40 hours/week

Time Zone: US Business Hours

Experience Needed:

Core Accounting Responsibilities (50%)

• Accounts receivable and accounts payable review, supervision, and support, including:
• Coding, timing, allocation, and classification decisions
• Instructing the outsource team on issuance and adjustment needs
• AR collections (maybe 15 active cases a year)
• Bank and account reconciliations (ability to review work of others for quality and accuracy)
• Month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparation and issuance of financial statements
• General ledger maintenance and journal entries

Significant Projects

• Development and implementation of new accounting processes as we launch additional programs and products
• Support for budget development, maintenance and reporting

Human Resources, Administrative & Clerical Support (50%)

• Membership administration and coordination
• General administrative functions related to finance and operations
• Clerical work supporting organizational programs and initiatives
• Supporting team members and contractor onboarding, offboarding, and questions
• Administrative support to the Director of Finance & Operations

Good to have:

• Technical curiosity.
• Deadline management.
• Sense of humor.

Non-negotiable Requirements

• 5 years of diverse GAAP accounting experience: AR, AP, GL, reconciliations, reporting, process development; comfortable both doing the work and reviewing the work of others.
• Produces work that has high degrees of accuracy and timeliness.
• Critical thinking. The ability to balance the desire to be independent and to learn with the understanding that spinning your wheels for hours is not a good plan.

Industry/Tools Experience

• Sage Intacct
• Bill.com
• Ramp
• Google Workspace + Microsoft Excel
• An ever evolving list of vendor portals for invoice submission and collection

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – We recognize your skills and experience with a great compensation package.
• 13th Month Pay – Enjoy an extra month’s salary—because who doesn’t love a little bonus?
• Paid Time Off – Recharge with 12 days of PTO to use however you like—vacation, self-care, or just a break from it all!
• US Holidays Off – Enjoy 12 paid US holidays throughout the year.
• Maternity & Paternity Leave – We support growing families with dedicated leave for new parents.
• Comprehensive Healthcare – We’ve got you and your family covered with quality healthcare benefits.
• Life Insurance* – Our full-time HMO plan includes life insurance for extra peace of mind.
• Mental Health Support – Prioritize your well-being with access to mental health consultations and wellness resources.
• Milestone Gifts & Birthday Treats – We celebrate your achievements and make your special day even better!
• Exciting Team Experiences – Think island getaways, virtual town halls, and regional meetups—because work should be fun, too!
• Stay Connected – Be part of a supportive network where you can learn, grow, and connect with amazing people.

Some benefits may vary. Full details will be provided during the onboarding process.