[Hiring] Staff Accountant @Sorcero

Role Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to anchor our day-to-day financial operations during an exciting phase of company growth. In this role, you will own the full accounting cycle—from managing AP and invoicing to driving the month-end close and variance reporting.

We are looking for a proactive professional who can balance high-level financial strategy with hands-on execution. You will be instrumental in establishing internal controls, maintaining our accounting principles, and serving as the key bridge between the company and our external tax and audit partners.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker with the ability to execute quickly. You are a detail-oriented, self-starter who learns quickly, is highly organized, has a strong accounting background and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting cycles, ensuring all day-to-day general ledger functions meet month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines.
• Execute monthly close procedures, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintenance of the close checklist.
• Perform variance analyses on monthly results to ensure accuracy and provide insight into financial fluctuations.
• Own the Accounts Payable (AP) process, including managing expense categorization and maintaining robust internal controls.
• Handle billing and accounts receivable by creating and submitting customer invoices on an as-needed basis.
• Monitor budget integrity by analyzing revenue and spend variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior quarters.
• Act as the primary liaison between the company and external Tax and Audit vendors to ensure seamless compliance.
• Develop and maintain accounting standards, establishing the organization’s principles, practices, and procedures to support a growing scale.
• Drive process improvements and accounting initiatives that strengthen the department’s foundational operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• 10+ years experience in accounts payable and general ledger accounting.
• 2 years experience working in an early startup business preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.
• Hands-on experience applying ASC 606 in SaaS environment (contract review, revenue schedules, deferred revenue, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to partner with ops / deal desk on contract interpretation.
• Ability to work directly with a CFO.
• General knowledge of transactional accounting: AP, AR, payroll, etc.
• Thorough understanding of audit support requirements (including approvals) for transaction processing.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and make sound judgments.
• Confidence to ask questions. You will be an active contributor and business problem solver.
• Demonstrated experience with Maxio.
• Excellent planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• QBO certified.

Preferred Skills

• Effective team player and collaborator, working across Commercial, Product and Engineering business lines.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and processes as it relates to accounting and financial matters.

Benefits

• Three weeks PTO + 1 week of December holiday recess.
• One week Safe & Sick leave.
• 10 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Paid parental bonding leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan, company match up to 5%.
• Company-provided laptop and hardware.