Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Alexandria, Virginia. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with monthly close activities, and handling a range of balance sheet and expense-related analyses. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priority requests in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Perform detailed reconciliations for general ledger accounts to ensure balances are accurate, supported, and resolved in a timely manner.

- Manage accounting activities related to prepaid expenses, including tracking, amortization, and proper period recognition.

- Review and record entries associated with loan investments and related account activity in accordance with established accounting practices.

- Support the calculation and analysis of allowance for loan loss balances, ensuring documentation is complete and organized.

- Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and verify that expenses are properly coded and recorded.

- Contribute to month-end close by preparing journal entries, validating account balances, and addressing outstanding accounting items.

- Complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain the integrity of cash-related records.

- Respond to ad hoc accounting requests and provide additional support for special analyses and reporting needs. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in month-end close activities within a corporate or financial accounting environment.

- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes.

- Proven ability to prepare and post accurate journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.

- Hands-on experience completing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies efficiently.

- Solid understanding of prepaid expense accounting and balance sheet account analysis.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to ad hoc requests.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial reporting and reconciliations.

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