Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

United States - Remote Flexibility

Finance - Accounting /

Remote

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At MissionWired, we help nonprofit organizations and Democratic campaigns advance their revenue and cause. By unifying direct response programs - from email, direct mail, and advertising to analytics, creative, and acquisition - we've helped raise over $5 billion for our partners.

Our team brings tech intelligence, empathetic storytelling, and an unrivaled agility to every partnership. We proudly work alongside world-changing nonprofit clients including Human Rights Watch, Innocence Project, and the American Red Cross - as well as major Democratic committees and competitive Senate and gubernatorial races.

As an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to building and sustaining an inclusive community, we are deeply committed to equality, equity, and inclusion. Representation and diversity of thought strengthen our work with clients to change the world.

If you are passionate about powering progressive change and helping organizations amplify their impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a high-growth, private equity-backed organization. This role will be responsible for core General Ledger accounting, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Revenue & Billing, and operational teams.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in our close and reporting processes, partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial information, while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes. This individual should be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, balancing strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Support execution of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications across various balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger, including proper period cutoffs
• Assist with monthly variance and flux analyses across revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts
• Support preparation of internal financial reporting packages and schedules for management review

General Ledger Accounting

• Own assigned areas of the General Ledger, ensuring transactions are prepared accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Support fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, and expense allocations
• Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate coding and classification of transactions
• Support inter-company accounting and reconciliations

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external audits
• Support SOX/internal control activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to strengthen internal controls and reduce manual work

Must-have qualifications:

• 3-6+ years of progressive accounting experience, of which 2-3 years within Big 4 Accounting is preferred
• Experience within a private equity-backed technology, or professional services environment preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification is required.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP; exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition preferred
• Experience supporting month-end close and General Ledger accounting processes
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

Salary

Salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience.

Location

Applicants may reside in the following states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WI. Due to FL legislation, MissionWired is required to participate in e-verify.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• 50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• 20 vacation days in addition to 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of your salary
• Financial support for reproductive and transgender care
• Flexible telecommute and remote work policies
• Company-issued Mac products for home offices
• Cell phone service reimbursement, meal and ride-share reimbursement, and other perks available
• Supporting your team on some nights and weekends as we approach high-volume times, such as elections, may be required.

If you feel you can do the job and are excited about this opportunity but are not sure if you meet all the qualifications, consider applying anyway. We'd love to hear from you!

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