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Senior Accountant

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  • Alexandria, VA
  • $120,000–$130,000 Per Year
22 days ago

Job Description

Senior Accountant - Remote

  • $120k-$130k
  • MUST BE CPA CERTIFIED TO APPLY!
  • Previous or Current Big4/Public Accounting Experience required
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the month-end close process for consolidated financials, including corporate and subsidiaries. Tasks include reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, posting and reconciling payroll, month-end accruals, general ledger entries, and overseeing departmental reviews and reports.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Controller and team to publish monthly GAAP financial statements and operational reports within 15 days of month-end, including concise MD&A and variance analysis.
  • Prepare work papers and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and select income statement accounts to support financial statement reporting.
  • Assist with Payables and Expense Reimbursement processes to ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors and employees.
  • Support the seamless integration of acquired partner firms into the company's reporting systems and consolidate financial reporting within 30 days of deal closing.
  • Participate in purchase accounting processes and handle daily and weekly cash reporting.
  • Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards (ASC 606 and 842) as needed.
  • Manage business registrations, licenses, and payroll tax accounts across various states.
  • Collaborate with offshore accounting teams to meet weekly and monthly deliverables, providing training and recommending process improvements.
  • Contribute to the use and implementation of system-based reporting software to manage financial and operational data within the ERP system, leveraging real-time automated management reports.
  • Assist with annual audits, quarterly and annual tax filings, and ensure the smooth and efficient execution of these processes.
  • Identify and implement policy and process improvements to simplify audit work and tax preparation throughout the year.
Key Relationships
  • Reports to: Assistant Controller
  • Collaborates with: CFO, Controller, senior management, employees, finance & accounting teams at partner firms, vendors, external auditors, and lenders.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Accounting
  • CPA License or actively pursuing CPA exam
  • Public accounting experience in assurance or advisory practice at a large regional or Big 4 firm
  • Experience with ERP systems, payables, T&E, and banking systems
Who We Look For
  • A skilled accounting professional with strong GAAP knowledge and financial statement preparation experience.
  • Analytical, committed to self-improvement, and possessing integrity, a strong work ethic, and a record of implementing improved reporting processes.
  • A solution-oriented team player who is curious, proactive, and an effective problem solver.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to prioritize and manage projects with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
What We Offer
  • A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k) matching
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Support for professional development

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlexandria, VA
Salary$120,000–$130,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Consolidationunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Banking Servicesunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
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  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
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  • Financial Reportingunmatched
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  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Head of Financeunmatched
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  • Loansunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
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  • Offshoringunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
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  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Policy Implementationunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
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  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
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  • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
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  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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