Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a finance team in Yorktown, Virginia. This role is suited for someone who can manage core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and contribute to a disciplined close process. The position also partners with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, improve reporting quality, and provide meaningful financial insight for business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting operations across the general ledger, payables, receivables, cash activity, fixed assets, and related financial areas.
• Prepare and record a range of journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, reclassifications, intercompany activity, and other period-end adjustments.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support and independently manage assigned portions of the month-end and year-end close to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Produce financial statements, management reporting packages, and detailed schedules that support internal decision-making and compliance needs.
• Review account activity and financial results to identify unusual movements, errors, or emerging issues, and recommend corrective action when needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in alignment with U.S. GAAP and prepare documentation required for internal and external audit requests.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and working capital reviews, including oversight of inventory, receivables, payables, and fixed asset activity.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives, internal control enhancements, and accounting system updates, integrations, or data conversion efforts as needed.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff, review completed work for accuracy, and collaborate with other departments to address financial and operational questions.