Senior Accounting Consultant

Our client Energy SAAS/Technology client located in Denver, Colorado is actively looking for an immediate skilled Senior Accounting Consultant for a contract opportunity. Successful candidate must be available to work as soon as possible and have the following experience/skills.The Accounting Consultant will report to the Controller and will be a key contributor to the day-to-day accounting operations and financial month-end close processes. Key responsibilities include ownership of the monthly financial close, managing the revenue recognition process in compliance with ASC606, AP, billing, and payroll. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with full-cycle accounting.Core Responsibilities: Manage all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, expense reports, monthly close process and fixed assets.Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP or applicable standards.Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, and monthly analysis of variances to budget/forecast.Analyze financial results and key performance indicators to support strategic decision-making.Prepare journal entries and associated schedules in compliance with GAAP and company policies to ensure accurate and timely month-end close process.Complete monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including, but not limited to, cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, deferred revenue, and payroll.Prepare monthly financial variance analyses and assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports/package.Support external audit requirements and actively contribute to related team deliverables.Participate in corporate compliance functions including audit, tax and other items as deemed necessary.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and drive business performance, including monthly/quarterly department financial reviews.Develop accounting organizational strategies by contributing accounting and financial information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.Qualifications/Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance requiredCPA strongly preferred7+ years full-cycle accounting experience requiredAt least 2 years prior SaaS experience requiredPrior experience with a combination of the following: QuickBooks Online (QBO), NetSuite, Bill.com, Divvy, Carta.Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize concurrent deliverables