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Senior Accountant – Bethesda, MD
Overview
Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in Bethesda, MD in their search for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This fully onsite role is responsible for supporting core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in a corporate accounting environment with advanced Excel capabilities.
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, management reporting, and variance analysis.
- Analyze financial data and support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
- Support audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Assist with special projects and provide financial insights to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and reporting needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Corporate accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and financial data analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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