Senior Accountant (6-Month Contract)

About SOCi

SOCi, the CoMarketing Cloud for Multi-Location Enterprises, is currently looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to be a part of our Finance team. This individual will play a critical role in accounting for some complex accounting functions and supporting the month and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and process-oriented, with a strong understanding of payroll, commissions, and financial reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, streamline operations, and support the implementation of new systems and processes.

SOCi is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the United States, ranking on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America list for the last seven consecutive years. The leader in AI-powered marketing solutions for multi-location businesses, SOCi is trusted by nearly 1,000 top brands including Ford, Ace Hardware, Kumon, Liberty Tax, and more. At SOCi, our vision is to empower people to do what they love by providing intelligent software that can do the rest. SOCi provides a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered digital workforce capable of handling the workload of 1,000 local marketers, empowering brands to achieve unmatched digital visibility, strengthen customer engagement, and scale faster than ever before.

Role Details

This is a 6-month temporary contract covering a maternity leave, working 40 hours a week. SOCi expects to pay an hourly salary in the range of $33.65 to $57.69 USD. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Month-End and Year-End Close: Complete accounting close tasks related to assigned functions, including: Payroll, Benefits, Bonuses, Commissions and related ASC 340 Contract Assets.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and reconcile assigned GL accounts related to the same functions.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze accounts and prepare fluctuation analyses and financial statement analytics, with clear, insightful variance explanations to senior leadership.
• Contractor Payroll: Accurately process contractor payroll, ensuring verification of wages, bonuses, commissions, and statutory deductions for contract employees.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR and other internal teams to validate employee data for payroll, benefits, terminations, and salary updates.
• Project Coordination: Support accounting projects, collaborating across departments to align on goals and execution.
• Process Improvement: Identify and document areas for automation and operational efficiencies and work directly with your manager to re-engineer and optimize processes, documentation, and reporting structures.
• System Implementations: Support implementation efforts for new systems, including HRIS, expense management (T&E), or other financial technologies.
• Audit Support: Assist with year-end audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.
• Special Projects: Ad hoc assignments as requested.
• Benefit review, payment and reconciliation including medical, dental, cobra, FSA/HSA and supplemental benefits.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• Remote Opportunity: Ability to work 100% remotely.

Must Have:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in general accounting, preferably in a SaaS or tech environment.
• Expertise in payroll and benefits accounting and reconciliation.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 340.
• Demonstrated success completing full-cycle month-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience with major ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, Oracle, SAP).
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accountability for deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.