Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant – Washington DC

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial results. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
* Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations
* Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
* Analyze financial results and investigate variances
* Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
* Support internal and external audit requests
* Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
* Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
* Partner with finance and operational teams on accounting matters
* Identify process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting function
* Participate in special projects and system implementations as needed

Must-Have Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
* 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
* Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
* Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

* CPA or CPA-track preferred
* Public accounting experience a plus
* Experience supporting audits, consolidations, or multi-entity environments preferred

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