Senior Accountant, Finance
Washington, DC
FiscalNote – 830 - Finance /
Full Time Employee /
Hybrid
About the Position
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team within our Finance function at FiscalNote headquartered in Washington, DC. In this role, you will be integral to the month-end accounting close process, technical accounting areas, and assisting with preparing disclosures for our quarterly financial statements. We are looking for someone to be a pivotal team member in our Corporate Accounting team who is motivated to performing excellent work, finding efficiencies, and being an active and positive contributor.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to partner cross-functionally with various teams including FP&A, Operations, and Legal while also engaging with external and internal auditors. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and demonstrates strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous improvement.
You will also contribute to our accounting operations by supporting our public company reporting responsibilities and being heavily involved in complex accounting areas such as, but not limited to, revenue recognition, capitalized software, and deferred commissions. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to build a robust foundation in corporate accounting and make an impact in a high-visibility role that drives process optimization, operational efficiency, and financial accuracy.
About the Finance Team
FiscalNote is the leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS technology provider of policy and global intelligence. Our Finance team plays a mission-critical role in driving the company’s growth and ensuring transparency in its financial reporting. The team is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing quarterly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, and adhering to public company SEC compliance requirements.
The Corporate Accounting team within Finance focuses on maintaining rigorous financial controls and applying deep technical accounting expertise to support the organization’s business strategy. Whether it’s closing the books, performing variance analysis, or driving operational accounting efficiencies, the team combines precision, agility, and collaboration to support decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.
About You
You are a confident and collaborative accounting professional who is energized by problem-solving and excels in an environment that values adaptability, speed, and accuracy. Your strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and ability to work across teams position you to take ownership of complex processes and deliver high-quality accounting work.
You are comfortable juggling multiple priorities, communicating technical concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, and applying sound judgment in areas such as revenue recognition and expense classification. You are excited about joining a team that values continuous improvement and contributes directly to the financial reporting of a publicly traded company.
You thrive in ambiguity, embrace new challenges with enthusiasm, and bring a solutions-oriented mindset to every task.
The compensation for this position would be $95,000 - 112,500 annually.
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What To Expect In This Position
- Prepare and review journal entries as part of the month-end accounting close process.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end accounting close process to ensure financial results of operations are accurate and in conformance with US GAAP.
- Assist in various technical accounting areas, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), capitalization of software development costs, deferred costs to obtain, and significant transactions as they may arise.
- Prepare disclosure schedules and support for annual and quarterly financial statements.
- Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors during the audit process by responding to PBC (Prepared By Client) requests and providing control documentation.
- Assist with ad hoc accounting projects, significant transactions, and process automation initiatives, as needed.
- Assist in identifying and implementing improvements in financial controls and accounting processes to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
- Assist in analyzing and reviewing monthly financial results.
- Review account classifications, accruals, and adjusting entries to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from accredited program
- 2-3 Years Experience
- CPA or CPA eligible strongly preferred
- Public accounting experience is strongly preferred
- Strong technical skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to organize, multitask and manage time.
- Attention to detail.
- Exposure to accounting processes, client servicing, etc.
