About the job
Senior Accountant (US GAAP, Avalara Specialist)
Location: Fully Remote
Employment Type: Full-time, long-term
Reports to: Controller / Head of Finance
Level: Senior Individual Contributor
About the Role
We are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Accountant who possesses a deep understanding of full-cycle accounting and Avalara systems. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing the general ledger and leading the monthly close processes, while also overseeing multi-state sales and use tax compliance through Avalara (AvaTax, Returns, and CertCapture). Your expertise will ensure the production of precise financial statements compliant with US GAAP. This position is perfect for a proactive accountant who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for enhancing processes, and can effectively communicate complex tax and accounting information into actionable business insights.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Accounting (US GAAP)
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including preparation and review of journals, accruals, amortizations, and reconciliations.
- Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper cutoff procedures.
- Prepare comprehensive US GAAP financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Manage accounts receivable and revenue processes (billing, cash application, aging, DSO tracking) as well as accounts payable (vendor setup, 3-way match, payment runs, DPO tracking).
- Supervise payroll accounting, employee benefits, and related accruals; perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed assets and leases while supporting capitalization policies and depreciation schedules (ASC 842).
- Assist with revenue recognition (ASC 606) and inventory/project accounting as applicable.
- Coordinate annual audits/reviews/tax preparations and support various ad hoc analyses (cash forecasting, variance analysis).
Avalara Expertise (AvaTax, Returns, CertCapture)
- Administer Avalara AvaTax, including product/service tax code mappings and jurisdiction updates.
- Monitor economic nexus and manage registrations across state, city, and county levels; maintain an updated taxability matrix.
- Drive the monthly sales/use tax closing process: reconcile Avalara liability reports with the general ledger, investigate variances, and record necessary entries.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of returns via Avalara Returns; manage notices and resolve exceptions.
- Oversee the lifecycle of exemption certificates using CertCapture (collection, validation, and expiry workflows).
- Collaborate with Engineering/RevOps/IT teams to maintain system integrations (ERP/e-commerce/billing tools) and test updates.
- Establish a robust audit trail; prepare documentation and lead responses during sales tax audits.
Controls, Compliance & Process Enhancement
- Enhance accounting policies, closing checklists, and SOX-style controls tailored to the company's growth stage.
- Implement automation and improve transitions from manual processes to system-based solutions (e.g., reducing manual journal entries, enhancing reconciliation tools).
- Develop clear dashboards to monitor closing health, tax exposures, and financial risks.
