Senior Accountant (Assurance)

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We are in search of a Senior Accountant (Assurance) to join our growing team.  This role will be based in Fairfax, VA and is a technical position which requires a sound working knowledge of fundamental auditing procedures.  

Core Responsibilities

• Applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate workpapers for accounting and auditing engagements under the direct supervision of a partner, manager, or supervisor as assigned 
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Learns and upholds the firm’s expectations for work quality and professional development as well as the firm’s cultural and core values
• Follows the progress of engagements and helps to identify and research accounting and auditing issues as assigned
• Mentor and coach staff level co-workers as needed
• Participate in firm-wide initiatives and ongoing education opportunities including CPE development

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field, Master's Degree preferred 
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• CPA license preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and other professional standards and regulations
• Displays the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• CPA and/or Master's degree are a plus 

Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.