Senior Accountant

Overview & Background

Rhythm Software is a rapidly growing SaaS company based in Atlanta, GA, providing state-of-the-art, disruptive software to associations and nonprofits. We’ve embraced the benefits of serverless computing and a microservices architecture to deliver high-quality products that delight our customers. Our north star is simple: delight the customer in every interaction.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to lead and oversee our accounting operations and financial processes. This role will ensure the integrity of our financial reporting, maintain compliance, and provide key financial insights to the executive team. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and has a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing all accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and revenue recognition
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Receive and process receivables, including managing customer accounts and collections
• Support external audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance with all regulations and internal policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and customer support, to provide financial insights and support business growth

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently based in the US
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable working independently 
• Able to work productively with remote teams
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in an accounting or controller role, preferably within a SaaS or technology company
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams and present financial data to senior management
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Is this job right for you?

For you - the ideal candidate - the answer is an easy one:

• You thrive on solving complex financial challenges, using the latest accounting tools and techniques to drive results.
• You are a natural problem solver who thinks outside the box and finds innovative solutions to optimize financial processes.
• You take satisfaction in ensuring financial accuracy, empowering your team with insights and strategies that improve company performance.
• You love working with data, streamlining accounting processes, and providing actionable feedback that drives continuous financial improvement.
• You want to work in a fast-paced, growing SaaS environment where every day presents new opportunities to make an impact.
• You have strong leadership and communication skills, and you believe in fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous learning through giving and receiving feedback.
• A slow, steady smile has spread across your face as you’ve been reading this.

Who Are We?

Rhythm is a small, rapidly growing startup company based in Atlanta, GA. We’ve embraced the economic and technological benefits of serverless computing and a loosely coupled microservices architecture to deliver high-quality, disruptive software to associations and nonprofits.  

Our north star - simple. Delight the customer.

Everything we do, every activity, every bonus plan, and every initiative - centers around creating child-like joy among our customers. Each of us works closely with our customers to deeply understand their needs and capture the nuance in their daily challenges. We use that knowledge to deliver the best, most intuitive experiences we can. What sets us apart is our ability to listen, learn, develop, and delight quickly and consistently. When a customer tells us they feel heard, we know we’re on our game.