Sr. Accountant

Description 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. Requirements - 5+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for financial reporting and close activities.

- Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, and journal entry preparation.

- Hands-on experience with account reconciliations and bank reconciliations in a corporate accounting environment.

- Strong ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate findings clearly.

- Working knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting concepts.

- High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.

- Proficiency in creating organized supporting schedules, work papers, and audit documentation.

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