Senior Accountant

McLean, Virginia, USA Full-Time
$ 120,000 - $ 130,000 per year 08-21-2026 22:19:18 Job ID: F5390821-AP_1787350758

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support a growing accounting team during a period of transition. This position will play an important role in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, general ledger accounting, financial reporting support, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has experience working in a structured accounting environment with established internal controls, detailed reporting requirements, and firm deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Maintain schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and other general ledger accounts.
  • Assist with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  • Support revenue accounting activities for subsidiary entities.
  • Prepare financial analyses and investigate account fluctuations and variances.
  • Maintain accounting documentation in accordance with established internal control procedures.
  • Assist with SOX-related testing, control documentation, and remediation support.
  • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation used in SEC reporting activities.
  • Assist with quarterly and annual external reporting requirements.
  • Prepare audit-ready workpapers and respond to internal and external audit requests.
  • Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to meet close and reporting deadlines.
  • Assist with process improvements, special projects, and additional accounting needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong experience with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
  • Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset schedules.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
  • Experience supporting financial statement preparation and external reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with SOX controls, control documentation, or compliance-related accounting procedures.
  • Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting internal or external audit requests.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet firm reporting deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Public accounting or corporate accounting experience.
  • Experience supporting SEC reporting or other regulated financial reporting requirements.
  • Exposure to quarterly and annual reporting processes.
  • Experience with revenue recognition, inventory accounting, or subsidiary accounting.
  • Experience working in a complex, multi-entity accounting environment.

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