Sr. Accountant

Description

Senior Accountant ($100K-110K, Hybrid in Tysons Corner)

Join a dynamic and fast-paced team as a Senior Accountant, where your expertise and independent drive will be highly valued. We are seeking an assertive accounting professional who thrives on taking initiative, enjoys problem-solving, and has a strong background in public accounting, general ledger accounting and financial reporting. Government contracting experience is highly desired.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Independently manage all aspects of general ledger accounting, including preparing and posting journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting a timely, accurate month-end close process.

+ Prepare, analyze, and report financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to provide transparency and actionable insights to leadership.

+ Lead and execute the month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.

+ Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, identifying and implementing efficiency opportunities with minimal oversight.

+ Support and review financial data related to project performance, billing, cost allocations, and revenue recognition.

+ Ensure accuracy and compliance for all accounting activities related to government contracts (FAR, CAS, DCAA compliance preferred).

+ Oversee accounts payable/receivable functions, cash disbursement accounts, payroll, and assist with collection activities.

+ Provide information and documentation to support annual audits by external or government auditors.

+ Collaborate with management to generate financial analyses that support decision-making and business strategy.

+ Perform additional related duties and assist with special projects as needed.

Why Join Us? Here you will be empowered to own your work, bring forward solutions, and make an impact from day one. If you're looking to accelerate your career in accounting with meaningful, hands-on responsibilities and growth potential-apply today!

If you are driven by independence, take pride in your work, and want to contribute to a mission-focused organization supporting government clients, I want to connect with you. You will take ownership and see the full accounting cycle, take on supervisory responsibilities with advancement opportunities and enjoy very good work life balance in an environment focused more on results than how many hours you are putting in.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

+ Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently.

+ Superior research, problem-solving and analytical abilities; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ 4+ years of accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry (government contracting experience strongly preferred).

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP; direct exposure to government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS, DCAA) a significant plus.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, accounting/ERP software; experience with data analytics or visualization tools is a bonus.

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA preferred.

Please apply directly to this post for immediate consideration. For additional questions, contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via Linked In.

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