Senior Accountant/Controller

Job Description

Contract Senior Accountant/Interim Controller
Location: Hybrid (Onsite 1–2 days/week)

Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Contract Senior Accountant or Interim Controller to provide interim financial coverage during a planned leave of absence through the end of the year. This position is structured as a flexible, part-time role (averaging ~25 hours per week) designed for an independent accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on general ledger environment.

The ideal candidate will take full ownership of the month-end close process, assist the team through a recent ERP system transition, calculate monthly commissions, and provide general leadership and guidance to the internal accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute the full month-end close process in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare complex journal entries, monthly accruals, and perform thorough bank and account reconciliations.
• Perform data validation and system troubleshooting following a recent implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Calculate internal commissions (processed via Paycor) and external commissions under strict monthly deadlines (15th of each month).
• Provide support, technical guidance, and general ledger coding direction to remote Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) team members.
• Serve as reliable backup coverage for payroll processing, bonus payouts, and internal commission runs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive compensation, bonus, and organizational financial data.

 
Required Qualifications

• Strong senior-level accounting experience with direct oversight of month-end close procedures.
• Solid mastery of general ledger accounting, accrual concepts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience supporting AP/AR operations and working alongside small accounting teams.
• Exposure to payroll, commission calculations, and bonus schedule management.
• Demonstrated history of maintaining high confidentiality and upholding strong internal controls.
• Ability to work onsite 1–2 days per week with schedule flexibility to support peak close/commission weeks.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or Dynamics NAV).
• Background working through an ERP conversion, implementation, or post-go-live stabilization period.
• Experience utilizing Paycor for payroll and commission administration.

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