The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the company's financial close processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls. This role will perform complex accounting activities, assist with analyses for management, and contribute to process improvements within the accounting function.
What You'll Be Owning:
Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement schedules
Analyze financial data and identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
Support internal and external audit requirements with clear documentation and timely responses
Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new standards
Contribute to development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
Partner with cross‑functional teams including FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and operations
Assist with system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process simplification
Participate in special projects as needed
What You Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Clearable U.S. Citizenship Required
3-5 plus years of accounting experience, government contracting is a plus
Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus
Strong knowledge of GAAP principles
Understanding of internal controls, including Sarbanes Oxley compliance
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Experience in a mid to large corporate environment
CPA certification preferred but not required
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Numbers & Facts
Location
McLean, VA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automationunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Deltek Costpointunmatched
Documentationunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Government Accountingunmatched
Government Contractsunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Income Statementsunmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Technical Researchunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
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