Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company's financial reporting. This role performs complex accounting activities, assists with month-end and year-end close processes, prepares account reconciliations, supports audits, and helps ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work collaboratively across departments.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.

• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and internal reporting packages.

• Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, accrual, and other assigned balance sheet accounts.

• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operational accounting activities as needed.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, documentation, and explanations.

• Identify process improvements and recommend efficiencies within accounting procedures and close processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives.

• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned

• Experience in government contracting, professional services, manufacturing, or another relevant industry.

• Knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF, and document management systems

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization

• Commitment to professionalism, compliance, and continuous improvement

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. The employee may be required to spend prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of files, office supplies, or training materials may be required.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required

• Must pass required background checks and other pre-employment screening requirements, as applicable

• Schedule 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

• Full-time

• Exempt