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Senior Accountant – Silver Spring, MD
Overview
Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in Silver Spring, MD in their search for an Accounting Manager to join their team. This fully onsite role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, overseeing financial reporting activities, and assisting with the month-end close process. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to provide oversight and guidance to junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
- Lead key aspects of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements, internal reporting, and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
- Review accounting work completed by junior staff and provide guidance and support as needed.
- Assist with managing daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable oversight.
- Support audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and other departments on accounting-related initiatives and reporting needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Prior experience reviewing work and providing oversight or mentorship preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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