Senior Accountant
Location: Remote (MST Time Zone)
Salary Range: 2000 to 3500 USD
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (MST)
NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION
Company Overview:
Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.
About the Company:
Sagan represents a dynamic and growing U.S.-based organization seeking an experienced accounting professional to support a transaction-heavy finance operation. The company values precision, transparency, and proactive problem-solving in its financial reporting.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support a high-volume, transaction-heavy accounting function. Reporting to the Controller this person will play a key role in reconciliations, financial analysis, and maintaining clean books. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong problem-solving skills, and can work independently without constant oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
Post and manage journal entries, ensuring general ledger integrity.
Reconcile high volumes of transactions (10K–12K/month) across multiple formats (one-to-one, batch, and unmatched entries).
Investigate discrepancies and deliver clear, actionable analysis.
Prepare month-end close documentation and audit support packages.
Manage accounts payable and receivable workflows.
Support payroll processing through journal entries and cross-team coordination.
Assist with invoice generation and billing reviews.
Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and variance reports, to support leadership decision-making and ensure financial transparency.
Partner with leadership to maintain financial clarity and transparency.
Qualifications:
Solid foundation in accounting principles (debits, credits, reconciliations).
High proficiency in Excel with ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self-starter who can work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
Prior experience in high-volume, detail-heavy environments.
Nice-to-Haves:
Familiarity with U.S. GAAP.
Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
Exposure to audit preparation and working with external auditors.
