Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting

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Fullsteam is a leading provider of vertical software and embedded payments technology dedicated to helping businesses flourish by providing their customers with seamless experiences. With a dynamic and growing team of over 1,900 employees, we are committed to driving innovation and delivering best-in-class software and payment solutions that empower small and medium-sized businesses across numerous industries. Our purpose is to help our customers grow their businesses and delight their customers. Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking company that values growth, excellence, and the success of our clients.

The Technical Accounting & Reporting team is seeking a highly qualified candidate with a solid accounting base combined with the ability to succeed and grow, particularly in a hands-on, high growth and fast paced environment. This role will provide support to our technical accounting function as well support other finance and accounting functions across Fullsteam.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare formal position papers for management review on new GAAP guidance or updates to existing topics, including revenue recognition, software capitalization, acquisition accounting, and leases.

• Develop and implement policies and processes to ensure compliance with new GAAP and regulatory standards.

• Assist with month-end accounting for ASC 842 Leases and software development capitalization.

• Perform functional currency assessments under GAAP for new acquisitions and document conclusions for management review.

• Collaborate closely with operations and other Accounting/Finance departments to ensure alignment on accounting practices.

• Execute month-end close tasks, including the preparation of journal entries in an accurate and timely manner.

• Support external auditors during interim and annual audits by providing documentation, explanations, and support related to revenue recognition practices and financial transactions.

• Assist in audit compliance documentation as required.

• Contribute to the month-end reporting process, including income statement reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, and trial balance reviews.

• Assist in implementing and monitoring internal controls, including account reconciliations and the month-end close checklist in the FloQast system.

• Support foreign currency analysis and reviews within NetSuite.

Skills & Competencies:

• Audit experience is required

• Well versed in GAAP Accounting and an ability to investigate and interpret accounting guidance

• Excellent analytical skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Strong oral and written communication with all levels of the organization

• Detail oriented, well organized, and the ability to multi-task

• Works best in a collaborative team environment

• A track record of problem solving

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and complete assignments with short deadlines

• Curious mind that looks for new more efficient ways to complete tasks

• Comfortable learning new software, tools, or ways of doing things

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of technical accounting experience

• Month-end Corporate monthly close

• Detailed understanding of US GAAP accounting

• Experience with technical accounting memo writing

• Experience with 842 Lease Accounting

• Foreign company operations – Canada and Eurozone

• Internal controls and process improvement

• Public Accounting Preferred (transaction services or audit)

• SaaS based software and / or the payments industry

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with Accounting or Finance concentration

• MBA or CPA preferred

Role is remote with the need to attend meetings periodically as needed in our Atlanta or Auburn Corporate offices. Advance notice will be given for any travel required.  

Fullsteam supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. Fullsteam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.