# Senior Accountant (US GAAP, Avalara Expert)

> OnlyExperts · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-08-14

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### Senior Accountant (US GAAP, Avalara Expert)

**Location:** Fully Remote  
**Employment Type:** Full-time, long-term  
**Reports to:** Controller / Head of Finance  
**Level:** Senior Individual Contributor

### About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who combines full‑cycle accounting mastery with Avalara experience. You will own the general ledger and monthly close, manage multi‑state sales & use tax via Avalara (AvaTax, Returns, and CertCapture), and produce accurate US GAAP financials. This role is ideal for an accountant who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys improving processes, and can translate tax and accounting details into clear business insights.

### Key Responsibilities

### End‑to‑End Accounting (US GAAP)

-   Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close (prepare/review journals, accruals, amortizations, reconciliations).
-   Maintain the general ledger; ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper cutoff.
-   Prepare US GAAP financial statements and management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
-   Manage AR and revenue processes (billing, cash application, aging, DSO tracking) and AP (vendor setup, 3‑way match, payment runs, DPO tracking).
-   Oversee payroll accounting, benefits, and related accruals; reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
-   Maintain fixed assets and leases (capitalization policy, depreciation schedules; ASC 842 support).
-   Support revenue recognition (ASC 606) and inventory/project accounting as applicable.
-   Coordinate annual audit/review/tax preparation and support ad hoc analyses (cash forecasting, variance analysis).

### Avalara Ownership (AvaTax, Returns, CertCapture)

-   Administer Avalara AvaTax: product/service tax code mapping, nexus settings, and jurisdiction updates.
-   Monitor economic nexus and manage state/city/county registrations; maintain a current taxability matrix.
-   Drive monthly sales/use tax close: reconcile Avalara liability reports to the GL, investigate variances, and book entries.
-   File timely and accurate returns through Avalara Returns; manage notices and resolve exceptions.
-   Own exemption certificate lifecycle using CertCapture (collection, validation, expiry workflows).
-   Partner with Engineering/RevOps/IT to maintain connectors (ERP/e‑commerce/ billing tools) and test changes.
-   Build a defensible audit trail; prepare documentation and lead responses during sales tax audits.

### Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

-   Strengthen accounting policies, close checklists, and SOX‑style controls appropriate for company stage.
-   Automate/manual‑to‑system transitions (e.g., reduce manual JEs, improve reconciliation tooling).
-   Create concise dashboards on close health, tax exposures, and filing status for leadership.

### Qualifications

**Required**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
-   5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience with **end‑to‑end ownership** of the close.
-   **Avalara** experience: AvaTax + Returns; CertCapture strongly preferred.
-   Demonstrated **multi‑state** sales & use tax compliance and nexus management.
-   Strong command of **US GAAP** (ASC 606 revenue; accruals; fixed assets; leases familiarity).
-   Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations); comfort with large data sets.
-   Experience integrating Avalara with at least one ERP/e‑commerce/billing system.

**Preferred**

-   CPA (active or in progress) or international equivalent.
-   Industry experience in **e‑commerce, SaaS, or multi‑channel retail** (marketplace facilitator rules).
-   ERP expertise: NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks Online.
-   Experience with BI/reporting (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) and basic SQL a plus.

### Tools You’ll Use (or Similar)

-   **Tax:** Avalara AvaTax, Returns, CertCapture
-   **ERP/Accounting:** NetSuite / Dynamics 365 BC / Sage Intacct / QuickBooks Online
-   **Billing/Commerce (as applicable):** Stripe, Chargebee, Shopify, Amazon, Salesforce
-   **Productivity:** Excel/Sheets, GDrive, Slack, Jira

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