Sr. Accountant Virginia , VA

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Virginia Beach, Virginia in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will support accurate financial reporting by reviewing account activity, developing supporting schedules, and delivering meaningful analysis for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a solid grasp of month-end processes, and the ability to investigate variances and reporting issues with precision.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and refine financial statements to support timely and accurate reporting for management review.
• Build and maintain detailed work papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules that substantiate account balances.
• Lead key month-end close activities, including posting journal entries and validating general ledger accuracy.
• Examine operating results, financial trends, and budget-to-actual differences to identify notable variances and performance drivers.
• Research accounting guidance and reporting questions, then recommend appropriate treatment based on findings.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a thorough and timely manner.
• Contribute to year-end audit preparation by organizing documentation and coordinating responses to audit requests.
• Support special financial analysis assignments and cross-functional projects as business needs arise.