Lead Accountant (Remote)
Apply NowCompany: Pikemann
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Lead Accountant - contract to hire
Fully Remote - MUST reside in the following states to be considered, NO exceptions:
Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington
Benefits while on contract:
Benefits when converted to FTE:
The Lead Accountant will oversee core accounting operations for SaaS company, including general ledger oversight, compliance with accounting standards, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. As a key member of the accounting team, the Lead Accountant ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial data and supports scalability as the company continues to grow in the SaaS space. This role partners closely with the General Ledger Accountant, the Accounting Clerk, and other cross-functional stakeholders and reports directly to the Director of Accounting.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong accounting foundation and a desire to play a lead role in building scalable processes. They enjoy digging into details while keeping a broader financial perspective, and thrive in collaborative, evolving environments.
Qualifications:
Fully Remote - MUST reside in the following states to be considered, NO exceptions:
Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington
Benefits while on contract:
- Medical, dental, vision
- PTO
Benefits when converted to FTE:
- Competitive salary & medical coverage
- 401K with match
- Stock bonus
- Unlimited PTO
- Vacation bonus program
- Generous home office allowance with Internet and mobile phone reimbursement
- And more!
The Lead Accountant will oversee core accounting operations for SaaS company, including general ledger oversight, compliance with accounting standards, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. As a key member of the accounting team, the Lead Accountant ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial data and supports scalability as the company continues to grow in the SaaS space. This role partners closely with the General Ledger Accountant, the Accounting Clerk, and other cross-functional stakeholders and reports directly to the Director of Accounting.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong accounting foundation and a desire to play a lead role in building scalable processes. They enjoy digging into details while keeping a broader financial perspective, and thrive in collaborative, evolving environments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or actively pursuing required
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with SaaS revenue models and deferred revenue principles under ASC 606 required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (Intacct, NetSuite, Expensify, Salesforce Billing a plus).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support and guide others.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.