Senior Accountant (US GAAP, Avalara Expert)

Senior Accountant (US GAAP, Avalara Expert) Location: Fully Remote Employment Type: Full-time, long-term Reports to: Controller / Head of Finance Level: Senior Individual Contributor About the Role We are seeking a Senior Accountant who combines full‑cycle accounting mastery with Avalara experience. You will own the general ledger and monthly close, manage multi‑state sales & use tax via Avalara (AvaTax, Returns, and CertCapture), and produce accurate US GAAP financials. This role is ideal for an accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys improving processes, and can translate tax and accounting details into clear business insights. Key Responsibilities End‑to‑End Accounting (US GAAP) Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close (prepare/review journals, accruals, amortizations, reconciliations). Maintain the general ledger; ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper cutoff. Prepare US GAAP financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). Manage AR and revenue processes (billing, cash application, aging, DSO tracking) and AP (vendor setup, 3‑way match, payment runs, DPO tracking). Oversee payroll accounting, benefits, and related accruals; reconcile bank and credit card accounts. Maintain fixed assets and leases (capitalization policy, depreciation schedules; ASC 842 support). Support revenue recognition (ASC 606) and inventory/project accounting as applicable. Coordinate annual audit/review/tax preparation and support ad hoc analyses (cash forecasting, variance analysis). Avalara Ownership (AvaTax, Returns, CertCapture) Administer Avalara AvaTax: product/service tax code mapping, nexus settings, and jurisdiction updates. Monitor economic nexus and manage state/city/county registrations; maintain a current taxability matrix. Drive monthly sales/use tax close: reconcile Avalara liability reports to the GL, investigate variances, and book entries. File timely and accurate returns through Avalara Returns; manage notices and resolve exceptions. Own exemption certificate lifecycle using CertCapture (collection, validation, expiry workflows). Partner with Engineering/RevOps/IT to maintain connectors (ERP/e‑commerce/ billing tools) and test changes. Build a defensible audit trail; prepare documentation and lead responses during sales tax audits. Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement Strengthen accounting policies, close checklists, and SOX‑style controls appropriate for company stage. Automate/manual‑to‑system transitions (e.g., reduce manual JEs, improve reconciliation tooling). Create concise dashboards on close health, tax exposures, and filing status for leadership. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience with end‑to‑end ownership of the close. Avalara experience: AvaTax + Returns; CertCapture strongly preferred. Demonstrated multi‑state sales & use tax compliance and nexus management. Strong command of US GAAP (ASC 606 revenue; accruals; fixed assets; leases familiarity). Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations); comfort with large data sets. Experience integrating Avalara with at least one ERP/e‑commerce/billing system. Preferred CPA (active or in progress) or international equivalent. Industry experience in e‑commerce, SaaS, or multi‑channel retail (marketplace facilitator rules). ERP expertise: NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks Online. Experience with BI/reporting (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) and basic SQL a plus. Tools You’ll Use (or Similar) Tax: Avalara AvaTax, Returns, CertCapture ERP/Accounting: NetSuite / Dynamics 365 BC / Sage Intacct / QuickBooks Online Billing/Commerce (as applicable): Stripe, Chargebee, Shopify, Amazon, Salesforce Productivity: Excel/Sheets, GDrive, Slack, Jira