Senior Accountant — Remote with M&A & ASC Expertise

Alt; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenLoop, a telehealth-focused company, seeks a Senior Accountant to own core GL processes and lead technical accounting areas from a fast-paced Des Moines HQ or remote. You will collaborate with the Controller and accounting team on revenue recognition, leases, and M&A, delivering accurate financial statements and robust controls.

You will drive month-end close, perform complex reconciliations, and interface with external auditors while supporting process improvements in a scaling startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting/finance experience across public accounting and private industry.
• 2-3 years of public accounting/audit experience.
• Direct hands-on experience in the application of ASC 606 (Revenue), ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation), and ASC 805 (Business Combinations).
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP.
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close schedules and complex account reconciliations independently.
• Prior experience working on M&A accounting, business combinations, or technical accounting implementation projects (e.g. purchase price allocation, valuation).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Must be trustworthy and confidential
• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to present to senior management
• Precision/detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Proven ability to identify and drive process/system improvements
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing tasks, and operate effectively in a scaling startup or high-growth company setting

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day accounting duties in AP, AR, cash management, payroll, FA, the GL and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with the monthly close process by posting monthly journal entries, performing account reconciliations and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Analyze and research proper accounting treatments for transactions, complex contracts, and specialized areas including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 805.
• Manage complex schedules and compliance updates related to lease accounting and inventory accounting models.
• Interface with external accountants during audits.
• Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various groups to ensure a high level of customer service and work product.
• Assist on projects and ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication to senior management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Ambiguity navigation

Attention to detail

ASC 606/842/718/805 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

OpenLoop, a telehealth-focused company, seeks a Senior Accountant to own core GL processes and lead technical accounting areas from a fast-paced Des Moines HQ or remote. You will collaborate with the Controller and accounting team on revenue recognition, leases, and M&A, delivering accurate financial statements and robust controls.

You will drive month-end close, perform complex reconciliations, and interface with external auditors while supporting process improvements in a scaling startup