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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)
Salary Range: up to 3500 USD
Work Schedule: Monday Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)
NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION
Company Overview:
Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives founders and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and USbased businesses connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America the Philippines India Pakistan Bangladesh and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.
About the Company:
Sagan represents a fastgrowing SaaS startup seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager to join a lean handson finance function. This role requires someone who can independently execute key accounting processes drive efficiency and manage financial operations in a fastpaced evolving environment.
Position Overview:
This is a technical and executionfocused role that requires strong accounting expertise and the ability to thrive in a startup setting. As the Accounting Manager you will be responsible for critical financial processes including revenue recognition monthend close and multientity accounting. Given the startup environment the ideal candidate must be comfortable handling both strategic and daytoday financial tasks with minimal oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
Process & Improvement:
- Manage accounting processes across multiple entities ensuring GAAP compliance.
- Maintain monthend checklists recurring journal entries Excel subledgers and audit trails.
- Apply SaaSspecific revenue recognition standards for subscriptions onetime services and multiyear contracts.
- Utilize modern accounting software to manage multientity operations consolidations and reporting.
- Perform routine data uploads and system reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Maintain a proactive approach to transaction recording to keep a nearclose state.
MonthEnd Close :
- Fully own and complete the monthend close within 5 business days.
- Prepare journal entries (accruals prepaids allocations) and execute multientity consolidations.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations conduct flux analysis and prepare financial statements.
- Ensure timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial data including revenue recognition schedules.
Accounts Receivable & Payable Management:
- Manage the AR cycle: issue invoices post payments record cash receipts and oversee collections.
- Manage the AP cycle: process invoices execute weekly payments and match invoices to POs.
- Maintain customer and vendor records including tax forms and payment terms.
Banking & Credit Cards:
- Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts within 3 business days of monthend.
- Monitor daily cash balances and record intercompany transactions.
- Record bank and credit card transactions with proper categorization.
Qualifications:
- Musthave: 5 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in startups and 2 years in SaaS.
- Musthave: Prior experience working for a U.S.based company.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP multientity consolidations and ASC 606.
- Advanced English fluency including the ability to interpret contracts.
- Proven ability to work independently and adapt in a rapidly changing startup environment.
- Strong Excel skills (xLookup PivotTables Logic Statements Data Manipulation).
- Enthusiasm for automation and process improvement.
- High attention to detail and strong ethical standards.
NicetoHaves:
- CPA or Chartered Accountant designation.
- Experience implementing new accounting systems or process automation.
Please note: To ensure prompt processing of your application we kindly request that you submit your resume and an introductory video in English format.
Employment Type
Full Time
