Senior Accountant

Rightworks offers the only intelligent cloud purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals. Backed by award-winning support, our fully managed IT and applications ensure customers have secure, reliable, on-demand access to their technology. We provide a curated software ecosystem that simplifies the complexity of running an accounting firm or small business, supported by a community of thought leaders, peer networks, and educational resources. Our success is made possible by leveraging decades of specialized experience in leading accounting firms, SMBs and technology companies. Thousands of Firms and SMBs count on us to run their business every day. 

We have a great team, we’re growing fast and have a winning culture based on innovation, teamwork, and mutual respect. 

Job Overview 

The Senior Accountant connects business activity to accurate financial results. You will own assigned close areas, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and apply strong accounting judgment. You'll partner across FP&A, Billing, AP, Payroll, Treasury, IT, international subsidiaries, and external auditors to strengthen how we operate as the business grows. 

This is a hybrid position, with the potential for up to 3 days per week in our Nashua, NH headquarters depending on location.   

Responsibilities 

• Own assigned close areas end-to-end, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany, deferred revenue, equity, and reconciliations 

• Deliver a timely, accurate close and proactively identify and communicate risks 

• Prepare multi-entity journal entries and reconciliations with clear, audit-ready support, resolving issues independently 

• Apply US GAAP and internal policy to routine and complex transactions, including researching and documenting conclusions 

• Evaluate contracts and business changes and recommend appropriate accounting treatment 

• Perform variance and trend analysis with clear, concise root-cause insights 

• Execute and strengthen internal controls, maintain audit-ready documentation, and support external audits 

• Leverage systems, data, and AI and automation to streamline workflows 

• Review reconciliations prepared by offshore/global teams and collaborate to improve accuracy and efficiency 

• Partner cross-functionally across Finance and the business to ensure accurate and complete results 

• Support system implementations, process improvements, and integrations as the company scales 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 

• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience (public plus industry preferred) 

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with the ability to research, conclude, and document independently 

• Proven ownership of close areas in a deadline-driven environment 

• Track record of delivering accurate, audit-ready work with strong attention to detail 

• Advanced Excel (large data sets, Power Query, pivots, lookups, complex formulas) 

• Clear written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders 

Preferred: 

• CPA or active CPA candidate 

• Public accounting audit experience (Big 4 or large regional firm) 

• SaaS or subscription business experience, including ASC 606 

• Multi-entity or multi-currency environment experience 

• Experience with Sage Intacct (in use), NetSuite, or comparable ERP 

• Familiarity with Zuora, Bill.com, ADP, Planergy, FloQast, or similar tools 

• Hands-on experience applying AI and automation to close, reconciliations, or reporting workflows 

• Support of external audits or public-company reporting 

Eligibility Requirements

• This role is open to US Citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the United States. Rightworks LLC is unable to offer visa sponsorship.  

• Due to specific state regulations, we are unable to accept applications from residents of California, Hawaii, or Alaska.  

• Relocation will not be offered for this position. 

Compensation 

Our Compensation range for this role ranges from $95,000 to $105,000 annually, and is determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and internal equity. 

Benefits

To provide best-in-class solutions, we need a best-in-class team. We offer competitive salaries to recruit the best talent. We provide company paid short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance and a generous 401K match. We offer highly affordable medical, dental, vision coverage, and many other valuable benefits. We offer a generous PTO bank, and numerous paid holidays, affording you the time to be there for what is important in your life. We encourage giving back to our communities by providing paid volunteer time off. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! 

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.