Sr Financial Accountant

The Planet Group; Lexington (MA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group (United States) is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a 6-9 month contract. This remote role supports key accounting initiatives and day-to-day operations during a growth period.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and expertise with ASC 842 and ASC 606. Strong independence and SaaS software experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with Software/SaaS environments.
• A/P, A/R and balance sheet reconciliations.
• ASC 842 exposure.
• Ability to work independently.
• ASC 606 revenue accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex account reconciliations, including intercompany, AP, AR, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger accounting.
• Assist with entity integrations and operational accounting processes across multiple business units.
• Partner with finance leadership on technical accounting matters, including ASC 842 (lease accounting) and software capitalization.
• Help strengthen accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Provide accounting support across multiple functions and special projects as needed.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Ability to work independently

ASC 606 revenue accounting

ASC 842 exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Sr. Financial Accountant

Contract, 6-9 months (EST hours)

Remote

$45-55/hr

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Software/SaaS
• AP/AR and balance sheet reconciliations
• ASC 842 exposure
• Ability to work independently
• ASC 606 revenue accounting

Nice to Have

• CPA
• Claude/AI tool familiarity
• Experience with PE backed companies

Job Description

Senior Financial Accountant (Contract | 6-9 Months)

Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support key accounting initiatives and day-to-day financial operations during a period of growth and transition.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex account reconciliations, including intercompany, AP, AR, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger accounting.
• Assist with entity integrations and operational accounting processes across multiple business units.
• Partner with finance leadership on technical accounting matters, including ASC 842 (lease accounting) and software capitalization.
• Help strengthen accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Provide accounting support across multiple functions and special projects as needed.