Senior Accountant
Beacon Hill · McLean, VA · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support a growing accounting team during a period of transition. This position will play an important role in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, general ledger accounting, financial reporting support, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has experience working in a structured accounting environment with established internal controls, detailed reporting requirements, and firm deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and other general ledger accounts.
- Assist with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Support revenue accounting activities for subsidiary entities.
- Prepare financial analyses and investigate account fluctuations and variances.
- Maintain accounting documentation in accordance with established internal control procedures.
- Assist with SOX-related testing, control documentation, and remediation support.
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation used in SEC reporting activities.
- Assist with quarterly and annual external reporting requirements.
- Prepare audit-ready workpapers and respond to internal and external audit requests.
- Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to meet close and reporting deadlines.
- Assist with process improvements, special projects, and additional accounting needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong experience with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and fixed asset schedules.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
- Experience supporting financial statement preparation and external reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with SOX controls, control documentation, or compliance-related accounting procedures.
- Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting internal or external audit requests.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet firm reporting deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public accounting or corporate accounting experience.
- Experience supporting SEC reporting or other regulated financial reporting requirements.
- Exposure to quarterly and annual reporting processes.
- Experience with revenue recognition, inventory accounting, or subsidiary accounting.
- Experience working in a complex, multi-entity accounting environment.
Benefits
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.