Accountant Senior; Hybrid

We are hiring an Accountant Senior (Hybrid) for one of our clients in Fairfax, VA.

The Accountant will support the Land Development Services Finance Branch in managing complex revenue operations, financial reconciliations, budget development, and procurement preparation. This role requires a seasoned accounting professional with strong analytical capabilities and experience in government or large organizational financial processes. The Accountant will serve as a key resource for revenue analysis, financial reporting, fee schedule review, deposit account reconciliation, and internal controls evaluation.

They will also assist with budget preparation, performance management activities, and procurement-related financial review.

• Conduct detailed revenue analysis and develop short- and long-term revenue projections.
• Reconciliation of escrow deposit accounts, cash receipts, and receivable accounts between systems.
• Recommend improvements to internal controls, procedures, and workflows.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for the different stakeholders
• Research, analyze, and prepare financial documentation related to revenue management, fee schedules, and account classifications.
• Assist in the preparation of annual revenue budget submissions and quarterly revenue reviews.
• Support billing and accounts receivable functions, including customer refunds and deposit processing.
• Collaborate with senior managers on budget development and performance indicator tracking for the agency.
• Assist staff with procurement preparation, including scopes of work, specifications, and timelines for purchase orders.

• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data for reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret automated financial reports, financial policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing revenue trends and developing financial projections.
• Experience performing complex financial reconciliations and ensuring accuracy across multiple accounting systems.
• Knowledge of internal control best practices and ability to identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in enterprise financial systems (SAP, and or similar platforms preferred).
• Strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and management.

• Experience in governmental accounting, land development, or similar regulatory financial environments.
• Skilled in preparing detailed, accurate written reports and delivering clear oral presentations.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Experience supporting procurement processes and budget development activities.

• 5 7 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial analysis experience.

• 7 10 years of experience in governmental, public sector, or regulatory finance environments.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or CPA eligible status (preferred but not required).

• This will be both in person and remote.
• Length: 6 months will possible extension based on need Will not handle cash but occasionally will have to apply check or money order payments