Senior Accountant

Patriot Software•Canton, OH

6d•$72,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the Head of Finance and the broader finance and accounting team. This role will own Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliations, with a focus on improving efficiency and driving automation, and will support the month-end close process through journal entries and accruals. This is a collaborative role within a high-growth SaaS company, ideal for a technologically savvy accountant who enjoys streamlining processes and strengthening operational workflows. You’ll take ownership of key accounting cycles while cross-training to serve as a backup for stock administration, payroll, and benefits, and will report directly to the Head of Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
2-3 years of accounting experience (mix of public/private preferred).
Strong understanding of US GAAP is preferred.
Highly proficient in Excel/Google Sheets.
A continuous improvement mindset; you are always looking for a better, faster way to complete a task.
High level of attention to detail, ability to meet strict deadlines, and strong communication skills.
Consistent, reliable high-speed internet access
Dedicated, quiet workspace free from distractions
Open to candidates residing in and legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern fintech stacks and automation tools is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Automation: Own the full-cycle AP process. actively identifying and implementing opportunities to automate invoice capture, coding, and approval workflows to reduce manual effort.
Invoice Management: Review and verify invoices for accuracy, ensure proper GL coding, secure necessary approvals, and process weekly payments.
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate current accounting procedures (especially in AP and expense management) and recommend technology-driven solutions to increase speed and accuracy.
Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple entities and across various banking partners.
Corporate Spend: Manage and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, ensuring receipts are captured and expenses are categorized correctly.
General Ledger: Support the month-end close process by preparing and recording standard journal entries.
Accruals: Prepare and record monthly operational accruals, including legal fees, software subscriptions, and other recurring expenses.
Debt & Interest: Assist in maintaining debt schedules and recording interest accruals for company notes and intercompany loans.
Balance Sheet Recs: Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance.
Stock Options (Backup): Learn the platform to serve as a backup administrator for the Stock Option Plan (SOP), assisting with valuation updates and entries when necessary.
Payroll & Benefits (Backup): Cross-train on payroll processing and benefits administration to provide coverage during leaves of absence or high-volume periods.
Audit Support: Assist with gathering documentation and schedules for annual audits and tax filings.