Senior Accountant

Bullhorn•Remote NOAM - Massachusetts, MA

4d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to our Accounting Manager, the Sr. Accountant will play a key role in supporting the growth and development of Bullhorn's Finance team while helping to establish, improve, and scale accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure across multiple areas of the accounting function while developing both technical and business partnership skills. You'll take ownership of key aspects of the month-end close process, work closely with FP&A and business leaders, contribute to audit activities, and help drive continuous improvement across the team. This role is designed to provide a clear career path within Finance and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a Senior Accountant role with demonstrated ownership of complex P&L expense accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
3+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Comfortable owning variance analysis end-to-end, including identifying issues, understanding drivers, and recommending solutions
Experience partnering cross-functionally with FP&A, Finance, or business stakeholders
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

Nice To Haves

Public Accounting experience is strongly preferred
CPA certification is a plus
Experience supporting external audits and working directly with auditors
Exposure to ASC 842 or other technical accounting areas
Experience contributing to process improvement, automation, or internal control initiatives
Experience working within a SaaS, technology, or other high-growth environment

Responsibilities

Owning key components of the monthly close across multiple areas of the P&L, including payroll and royalty-related expense accounts, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Preparing and reviewing complex journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, with a strong emphasis on variance analysis
Investigating financial fluctuations, identifying root causes, and partnering with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
Partnering directly with FP&A and business leaders to analyse expense trends, support forecasting activities, and provide actionable financial insights
Supporting accounting activities across the business while ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Assisting with the year-end audit process, including preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting technical accounting documentation
Helping to strengthen and improve internal controls, close processes, and financial reporting workflows
Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and streamline accounting processes
Supporting ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as required