Senior Accountant

Hearst•Dallas, TX

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Accountant is a key contributor responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records in a high-growth SaaS environment. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and requires strong technical accounting skills, ownership of complex areas, and the ability to operate independently with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, problem solver, and continuous improver who can manage complexity, anticipate issues, and elevate the accounting function as the company scales. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting & Close Ownership Own key areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with full accountability for accuracy and timeliness. Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Maintain strong balance sheet hygiene; proactively identify and resolve variances. Partner with the Assistant Controller to accelerate close timelines and improve close quality. Technical Accounting & Judgment Apply GAAP with confidence across revenue, accruals, reserves, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and software capitalization. Support ASC 606 and other technical accounting areas by preparing schedules, analyses, and documentation. Identify accounting implications of non-standard transactions and escalate appropriately. Participate in technical accounting research and memo preparation. Process Excellence & Controls Design, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls. Identify inefficiencies, root causes, and control gaps; propose and implement solutions. Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and SOX-lite controls. Serve as a trusted partner during audits; deliver clean, well-supported schedules. Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with FP&A, Billing, AR, AP, Payroll, and cross-functional teams (Sales Ops, Product, Legal). Translate operational activity into accurate accounting outcomes. Provide guidance to junior accountants and serve as an informal mentor. Systems & Data Integrity Maintain strong system discipline across ERP, billing, and subledgers. Partner in system implementations, enhancements, and automation initiatives. Use Excel and reporting tools to reconcile data and identify risks. What “Super Star” Looks Like in This Role Owns problems end-to-end — does not wait to be told. Sees issues before they show up in the financials. Brings solutions, not just questions. Can be trusted with complex areas without constant review. Improves processes while executing day-to-day responsibilities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience. Strong background in SaaS, technology, or subscription-based businesses. Experience in a public-company-ready or audit-heavy environment preferred. CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred. Technical Skills Deep knowledge of GAAP. Working knowledge of ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and SaaS billing concepts. Strong understanding of accrual accounting and balance sheet management. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex reconciliations). Behavioral Competencies High ownership and accountability. Strong judgment and attention to detail. Ability to operate with speed and accuracy. Clear communicator with strong business acumen. Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments. Performance Expectations (First 90 Days) Within the first 90 days, a successful Senior Accountant will: Independently own assigned close areas with minimal rework. Demonstrate strong understanding of key accounting policies and systems. Identify at least 2–3 process or control improvements. Be viewed as a reliable partner by Accounting leadership and cross-functional teams. This Role Is NOT A purely transactional or data-entry role. A stepping-stone role without accountability. A role for someone who needs constant direction. Why This Role Matters This role is foundational to building a high-performing, audit-ready accounting organization. A strong Senior Accountant reduces risk, accelerates close, improves decision-making, and raises the bar across the entire finance team. About Us Founded in 1999, Homecare Homebase, a subsidiary of Hearst Corporation is a market leader in healthcare software development providing mobile cloud-based solutions for clinical, operational, and financial improvement of home-based care throughout the United States. Our software enables real-time solutions for wireless information exchange and communication between the office and clinicians in the field. Our success is fueled by our talented teams that are driven by their passion to make a difference in patient care. Our employees work in a culture that is guided by our CARES values: Care, Act, Respect, Excel, and Smile (a positive attitude). If you want to work in a role where your skills have a direct influence on empowering patient care, Homecare Homebase is the next step in your career. What You Can Expect from Us At Homecare Homebase, we don't just help our clients succeed; we help our employees succeed. Competitive pay, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities are a few of the many reasons that Homecare Homebase is a great place to build your career. Our Team Members Also Enjoy Meaningful work. Our employees often tell us that their work gives them a sense of purpose because it makes a difference in the lives of clinicians and home-based care staff, as well as the patients they serve. Leaders who care. President Luke Rutledge has continued the mission to create a culture that cares – one that appreciates and looks after its people. As a result, being an employee of HCHB feels like being a member of the family. Flexibility. We value work-life balance because we know that happy employees create happy clients. That's why Homecare Homebase offers both full and part-time career opportunities to fit life's unique demands. A company that gives back. Every year, Homecare Homebase proudly supports numerous charitable fundraising initiatives that align with our mission of empowering exceptional care and helping others in need. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you. This position does not provide sponsorship. All applicants should either be US Citizens or Permanent Residents eligible to work in the US without immigration restrictions.

Requirements

5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong background in SaaS, technology, or subscription-based businesses.
Deep knowledge of GAAP.
Working knowledge of ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and SaaS billing concepts.
Strong understanding of accrual accounting and balance sheet management.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex reconciliations).
High ownership and accountability.
Strong judgment and attention to detail.
Ability to operate with speed and accuracy.
Clear communicator with strong business acumen.
Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public-company-ready or audit-heavy environment preferred.
CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own key areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with full accountability for accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Maintain strong balance sheet hygiene; proactively identify and resolve variances.
Partner with the Assistant Controller to accelerate close timelines and improve close quality.
Apply GAAP with confidence across revenue, accruals, reserves, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and software capitalization.
Support ASC 606 and other technical accounting areas by preparing schedules, analyses, and documentation.
Identify accounting implications of non-standard transactions and escalate appropriately.
Participate in technical accounting research and memo preparation.
Design, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
Identify inefficiencies, root causes, and control gaps; propose and implement solutions.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and SOX-lite controls.
Serve as a trusted partner during audits; deliver clean, well-supported schedules.
Work closely with FP&A, Billing, AR, AP, Payroll, and cross-functional teams (Sales Ops, Product, Legal).
Translate operational activity into accurate accounting outcomes.
Provide guidance to junior accountants and serve as an informal mentor.
Maintain strong system discipline across ERP, billing, and subledgers.
Partner in system implementations, enhancements, and automation initiatives.
Use Excel and reporting tools to reconcile data and identify risks.
Independently own assigned close areas with minimal rework.
Demonstrate strong understanding of key accounting policies and systems.
Identify at least 2–3 process or control improvements.
Be viewed as a reliable partner by Accounting leadership and cross-functional teams.