Senior Accountant

1 month from now
US > Washington
Accounting

Job Description

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

  • Support execution of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes 

  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications across various balance sheet and P&L accounts

  • Perform monthly account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items

  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger, including proper period cutoffs

  • Assist with monthly variance and flux analyses across revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts

  • Support preparation of internal financial reporting packages and schedules for management review

  General Ledger Accounting

  • Own assigned areas of the General Ledger, ensuring transactions are prepared accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP

  • Support fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, and expense allocations

  • Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and documentation

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate coding and classification of transactions

  • Support inter-company accounting and reconciliations

  Audit & Compliance

  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external audits

  • Support SOX/internal control activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

  • Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to strengthen internal controls and reduce manual work

Must-have qualifications:

  • 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, of which 2-3 years within Big 4 Accounting is preferred

  • Experience within a private equity-backed technology, or professional services environment preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification is required. 

  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP; exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition preferred

  • Experience supporting month-end close and General Ledger accounting processes

  • Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience preferred

  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities

  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

  • Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

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