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Senior Accountant

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Westport, CTPosted Jul 27, 2026
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Senior Accountant

Slide Westport, CT

Senior Accountant

Slide Westport, CT 2 weeks ago 135 applicants

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Melissa Tesoro, MSHRM

Melissa Tesoro, MSHRM

People Operations Lead at Slide

About Slide

Slide is a modern, security-first Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) company built exclusively for Managed Service Providers. Founded by Austin McChord (Datto Founder & former CEO) and Michael Fass (former Datto General Counsel & Chief People Officer), Slide is led by a team of industry veterans with deep expertise in backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. Built from scratch, from a clean-room code base, free from legacy technical debt, to deliver the MSP-centric backup and recovery platform of the future. By focusing on security, performance, and simplicity, Slide provides a powerful, cost-effective, and easy-to-use solution that ensures MSPs can protect their clients’ data without the constraints of outdated technology and restrictive pricing models.


Job Summary

Slide is looking for a Senior Accountant to help manage the day-to-day accounting operations and support the monthly close process. This role is a strong fit for someone who is comfortable owning parts of the close independently and wants to grow with a fast-moving company. You'll work closely with the Controller and finance team.


Responsibilities

  • Own key components of the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and accruals
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments
  • Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP
  • Assist with cash flow tracking, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting packages
  • Support annual audits and tax filings by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
  • Support and coordinate compliance activities through execution, documentation, and communication to management
  • Collect and analyze financial data
  • Utilize professional accounting concepts and internal processes and policies to solve accounting discrepancies and issues
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting data and processes, and work cross-functionally to design and implement changes
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, People) on expense tracking and budget questions


Qualifications

  • Strong technical skill demonstrating progressive accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA-track a plus
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and hands-on experience owning month-end close tasks
  • Strong ability to analyze new transactions and solve accounting discrepancies
  • Proficiency with NetSuite (or similar accounting software) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
  • Strong time management and problem-solving ability, with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders
  • Strong ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the organization
  • A proactive, ownership-driven mindset — comfortable flagging issues and proposing fixes


Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k)
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for training and professional growth.
  • The opportunity to do your life's work in a dynamic and creative environment with likeminded individuals


  • Seniority level

    Associate

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance

  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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