Sr Financial Accountant

Location: Lexington, Massachusetts

Country: United States

Category: Accounting & Finance

Workplace Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: November 11, 2026

Job ID: 653535

Job Description

Sr. Financial Accountant
Contract, 6-9 months (EST hours)

Remote
$45-55/hr


Must Haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Software/SaaS
  • AP/AR and balance sheet reconciliations
  • ASC 842 exposure
  • Ability to work independently
  • ASC 606 revenue accounting

Nice to Have

  • CPA
  • Claude/AI tool familiarity
  • Experience with PE backed companies 
Job Description:



Senior Financial Accountant (Contract | 6-9 Months)

Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support key accounting initiatives and day-to-day financial operations during a period of growth and transition.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex account reconciliations, including intercompany, AP, AR, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger accounting.
  • Assist with entity integrations and operational accounting processes across multiple business units.
  • Partner with finance leadership on technical accounting matters, including ASC 842 (lease accounting) and software capitalization.
  • Help strengthen accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls.
  • Provide accounting support across multiple functions and special projects as needed.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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