Senior Accountant

At MissionWired, we help nonprofit organizations and Democratic campaigns advance their revenue and cause. By unifying direct response programs – from email, direct mail, and advertising to analytics, creative, and acquisition – we’ve helped raise over $5 billion for our partners.
Our team brings tech intelligence, empathetic storytelling, and an unrivaled agility to every partnership. We proudly work alongside world-changing nonprofit clients including Human Rights Watch, Innocence Project, and the American Red Cross – as well as major Democratic committees and competitive Senate and gubernatorial races.
As an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to building and sustaining an inclusive community, we are deeply committed to equality, equity, and inclusion. Representation and diversity of thought strengthen our work with clients to change the world.
If you are passionate about powering progressive change and helping organizations amplify their impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a high-growth, private equity-backed organization. This role will be responsible for core General Ledger accounting, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Revenue & Billing, and operational teams.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in our close and reporting processes, partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial information, while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes. This individual should be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, balancing strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Support execution of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications across various balance sheet and P&L accounts

Perform monthly account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger, including proper period cutoffs

Assist with monthly variance and flux analyses across revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts

Support preparation of internal financial reporting packages and schedules for management review

General Ledger Accounting

Own assigned areas of the General Ledger, ensuring transactions are prepared accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Support fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, and expense allocations

Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and documentation

Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate coding and classification of transactions

Support inter-company accounting and reconciliations

Audit & Compliance

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external audits

Support SOX/internal control activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to strengthen internal controls and reduce manual work

Must-have qualifications:

3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, of which 2-3 years within Big 4 Accounting is preferred

Experience within a private equity-backed technology, or professional services environment preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification is required.

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP; exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition preferred

Experience supporting month-end close and General Ledger accounting processes

Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience preferred

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

Salary

Salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience.

Location

Applicants may reside in the following states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WI. Due to FL legislation, MissionWired is required to participate in e-verify.

Benefits

100% employer-paid premiums for platinum-level medical plan on a national health care network

100% employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability

50% employer-paid vision and dental insurance

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

20 vacation days in addition to 12 paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and a volunteer day off.

Paid parental leave at 100% of your salary

Financial support for reproductive and transgender care

Flexible telecommute and remote work policies

Company-issued Mac products for home offices

Cell phone service reimbursement, meal and ride-share reimbursement, and other perks available

*Supporting your team on some nights and weekends as we approach high-volume times, such as elections, may be required.
If you feel you can do the job and are excited about this opportunity but are not sure if you meet all the qualifications, consider applying anyway. We’d love to hear from you!
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