Senior Accountant – Controller

FOCUS Learning Corporation

. Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and monthly/annual close .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full accounting cycle, including proficiency in NetSuite for financial reporting, accounts payable, and receivable processes. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition, with a focus on accuracy and compliance in financial operations.

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NetSuite ExperienceU.S. GAAP KnowledgeASC 606 Revenue RecognitionAdvanced Excel SkillsAccounts Payable Management

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Hard Skills

Full Accounting Cycle ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationJournal EntriesReconciliationsPayroll ProcessingDeferred Revenue ManagementCash Flow ForecastingAudit PreparationVendor Invoice ProcessingAccounts Receivable Management

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilityAttention to DetailProfessional CommunicationCustomer InteractionSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

NetSuite ERPExcel

Industry Keywords

SaaS RevenuePublic AccountingCompliance FilingsFinancial ReportingInternal Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and monthly/annual close
Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in NetSuite, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules for the CFO, executive team, board, investors, and lender reporting
Apply ASC 606 revenue recognition to SaaS subscriptions, professional services, and multi-year contracts
Maintain deferred revenue schedules, close calendars, and checklists
Serve as the primary in-house owner and expert for FOCUS Learning's NetSuite ERP system
Prepare and issue customer invoices, including subscription renewals, services, and milestone billing
Own accounts receivable aging and collections; follow up with customers and partner with Sales and Customer Success to resolve past-due balances
Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, maintain customer and contract data, and provide expected collections visibility for cash-flow forecasting
Oversee accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs
Review and record payroll and benefits activity and support payroll processes across entities
Monitor daily cash activity and complete bank and credit-card reconciliations
Troubleshoot NetSuite issues, build saved searches and reports, and coordinate with outside consultants on configuration
Identify manual processes and implement automation and controls
Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual external audit and serve as a primary audit-team contact
Maintain internal controls and documented accounting policies and procedures
Support sales tax, 1099, and other compliance filings with outside advisors
Support the CFO with budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, board materials, and integration of acquired businesses

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-7 years of progressive accounting experience
Public accounting and in-house experience at a small or mid-sized company ideally
NetSuite experience required
Comfortable using NetSuite for journal entries, invoicing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and reporting without training on fundamentals
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Track record of closing the books accurately and on time
SaaS or subscription revenue experience and familiarity with ASC 606 are a strong plus
Willingness to work across technical accounting, billing, collections, and accounts payable
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical ability
Exceptional attention to detail
Clear, professional communication skills
Comfortable contacting customers about past-due invoices and working with executives, auditors, and cross-functional partners
Eager, self-motivated, and curious, with a desire to learn the business and grow into greater responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
Short-term disability (STD) insurance
401k / retirement plan with matching contributions