Role Description
We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle accounting, project profitability, and daily financial operations. In this high-visibility role, you will manage multi-state and international payroll, lead AR/AP workflows, and partner directly with our Financial Controller on month-end close, revenue recognition, and financial reporting. Beyond traditional GL accounting, you will serve as a key operational partner to team leads, tracking client engagement burn rates, analyzing margin profitability, and optimizing labor utilization across our global tech team.
Key Responsibilities
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Payroll & Benefits Administration
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Process end-to-end multi-state semi-monthly/monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and international contractor/employee teams using modern payroll systems.
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Handle inquiries from DOL/DOR.
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Address payroll-related queries from team members quickly and confidentially.
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Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
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Assist Financial Controller with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures to ensure timely and accurate GAAP compliance.
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Prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, prepaid expense schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Assist with financial modeling, variance analysis (budget vs. actual), and management dashboard updates.
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Accounts Receivable (AR) & Revenue Operations
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Manage the complete AR cycle: generate invoices, track milestone billing, and maintain accurate customer accounts.
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Monitor collections, resolve billing discrepancies with clients, and maintain clean revenue schedules.
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Support revenue recognition schedules tailored to software models.
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Client & Project Financial Management
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Monitor project-level finances across active client engagements, including tracking total project expenditure, budget vs. actuals, and burn rates.
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Calculate and report on client and project profitability, gross margins, and milestone completion metrics to guide leadership decisions.
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Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Account Leads to align project billing schedules with deliverables and scope changes (SOWs/Change Orders).
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Analyze employee and contractor billable rates, utilization metrics, and labor costs to ensure optimal resource allocation and project margins.
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Establish standard financial reporting templates for client-facing projects to identify margin risks early and streamline revenue forecasting.
Qualifications
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3β6+ years of general accounting experience, with at least 2+ years specifically within a tech, startup, or software/tech services environment.
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Bachelorβs degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or active progress toward CPA is a plus).
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Advanced experience with cloud ERP.
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Familiarity with project tracking and modern tech stack platforms.
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Strong understanding of GAAP, multi-state payroll practices, project accounting, and revenue recognition basics.
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Proven track record analyzing project costs, billable margins, and client profitability.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial metrics to non-finance team members clearly.
Benefits
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Operate in a fully remote, high-trust environment prioritizing impact and delivered results over hours logged.
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Competitive compensation paired with a comprehensive benefits suite, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
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Invest in our people through childcare and wellness stipends and dedicated employee assistance resources.
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Join a thought leader at the intersection of national security and digital assets, working with cutting-edge tech that defines the field.
Inclusion & Equal Opportunity
As a veteran-owned company, Inca Digital thrives on diverse perspectives, specifically across race, gender, neurodivergence, and veteran status, to solve complex data challenges. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected status, including disability or national origin.