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Location: Remote (Nationwide, Must support ET or CT business hours)
Type: Contract (2–3 months)
Start Date: ASAP
A high-growth, mission-driven EdTech company is currently seeking a skilled Senior Accountant (Contract) to provide hands‑on support during a key leadership transition. In this role, you'll immediately step into a high‑trust environment where your expertise in core accounting operations will make an instant impact. The organization is publicly traded, fast‑paced, and driven by a passionate team committed to improving student outcomes nationwide.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a highly respected, quality‑over‑price finance team on critical accounting functions. You’ll play a stabilizing role in the company’s short‑term continuity strategy while gaining exposure to fast‑close environments and executive‑level collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day Accounts Receivable (AR) and cash accounting functions.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
- Support a three‑day month‑end close process with minimal supervision.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure efficient financial reporting.
- Execute accounting operations using NetSuite ERP.
- Assist in light financial modeling and ad hoc reporting as needed.
- Provide consistency and continuity during a transitional leadership phase.
Qualifications
Required:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a publicly traded company.
- Expertise in AR, cash management, and general ledger processes.
- Proven ability to work in a fast‑close environment.
- Comfortable operating independently with limited ramp‑up time.
- Availability to work within ET or CT time zones.
Preferred:
- Background in interim, contract‑based, or turnaround accounting roles.
- Experience with financial modeling or ad hoc financial analysis.
- Ability to remain composed and solution‑focused during periods of organizational change.
Why Apply?
- Immediate influence and high visibility with key stakeholders.
- Join a finance team that values precision, speed, and trust.
- Short‑term project with high‑level responsibility.
- Contribute to mission‑driven initiatives with long‑term impact in education.
- Opportunity to leverage public company experience in a meaningful and measurable way.
About Blue Signal:
- Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in finance & accounting recruiting. We have a strong reputation for finding top talent in private equity, asset management, financial services, FinTech, and accounting leadership. Learn more at bit.ly/3IKiOzm