Senior Accountant (onsite @ Newark, DE)

Harbor Compliance•Newark, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant at Harbor Compliance is a pivotal role dedicated to ensuring the integrity and predictability of financial reporting for assigned entities. You will own the monthly close process end-to-end, producing accurate, audit-ready financials that serve as a trusted foundation for executive decision-making. By championing clean reconciliations and proactive workflow improvements, you will foster an environment where financial clarity is maintained through process excellence rather than manual effort.

Requirements

3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically focused on owning the month-end close process in a fast-paced environment.
Proven expertise in GAAP fundamentals, accrual accounting, and managing complex balance sheet reconciliations.
Demonstrated experience managing sales tax compliance and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong technical proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting systems, with the ability to adapt quickly to new ERP tools.
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including the ability to build structured models, pivot tables, and robust error-checking functions.
Experience supporting external audits or formal financial reviews with clean work-papers and organized documentation.
A track record of taking end-to-end ownership of projects, including setting clear timelines and delivering results with minimal supervision.
Commitment to operational excellence through the regular creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SaaS or service-based business models, including multi-entity and deferred revenue concepts.
Experience with ERP implementation or the automation of manual accounting workflows.
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
Knowledge of internal control frameworks and the maintenance of rigorous documentation for segregation of duties.

Responsibilities

Drive the monthly close process, ensuring all financials are accurate, supported, and ready for executive review.
Maintain the health of the balance sheet through comprehensive monthly reconciliations and the timely resolution of any open items.
Manage the end-to-end sales tax process, ensuring accurate registration, reporting, and remittance.
Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 standards, providing clear evidence for all revenue and cash-related accounts.
Facilitate seamless financial transitions for new acquisitions, developing and executing integration plans within defined timeframes.
Ensure constant audit and lender readiness by delivering high-quality documentation and maintaining processes that result in zero repeat findings.
Implement at least two measurable process improvements every six months to enhance automation, standardization, and reporting speed.
Provide clear, plain-language financial guidance to cross-functional partners in Operations, Legal, and People teams to resolve inquiries efficiently.