Jobs · Accounting · Virginia

Senior Accountant Outsourced Services

MillerMusmar CPAs · Reston, VA · 2 mo ago
AccountingFull-time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support our outsourced accounting services practice. This role is ideal for professionals with multiple years of experience in a client-facing public or outsourced accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Client Accounting & Close Support
    • Perform full-cycle accounting services for assigned clients, including:
      • Journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations
      • Month-end and quarter-end close processes
      • Preparation of internal-use financial statements
      • Prepare and maintain high-quality workpapers and supporting schedules in accordance with public accounting and firm standards
      • Identify discrepancies, cutoff issues, and posting errors and propose appropriate resolutions
    • Government Contracting / Nonprofit Exposure (as applicable)
      • Support accounting for government contractors, including:
        • Understanding indirect cost structures and labor allocations
        • Assisting with timekeeping, invoicing, and compliance-related reporting
        • Advise on allowability of expenses under relevant FAR & CAS principles
        • Support client DCAA compliance
      • Support nonprofit clients, including:
        • Fund accounting concepts
        • Grant tracking and restricted/unrestricted activity
        • Aid in compliance-related filings and projects such as:
          • 1099 preparation
          • Personal property tax, BPOL, or similar filings (as applicable)
    • Client Communication
      • Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned clients
      • Communicate professionally and clearly with clients regarding:
        • Accounting questions
        • Document requests
        • Timing and deliverables
      • Participate in and, over time, lead routine client calls related to accounting matters
      • Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships
    • Collaboration & Team Support
      • Work collaboratively with Managers and Partners on workload planning and client deliverables
      • Provide feedback to improve internal templates, processes, and documentation
      • Assist in training or mentoring junior staff, as needed

    Qualifications

    • Required:
      • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
      • 4–7 years of professional experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting
      • Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
      • Experience working with multiple clients and managing competing deadlines
      • Proficiency with common accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online/Desktop; experience with Unanet, Procas, or similar systems is a plus)
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and internal stakeholders
    • Preferred:
      • Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations
      • Familiarity with FAR Part 31, indirect cost concepts, or grant accounting
      • Strong understanding of accounting for payroll transactions
      • Experience with partnership accounting
      • CPA or CPA-eligible status
      • Experience working in a remote or hybrid public accounting environment

    Physical Requirements

    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
    • Performance-based bonus opportunities
    • Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
    • Reasonable and sustainable workload expectations
    • Exposure to interesting and complex clients without large-firm bureaucracy
    • Direct access to Managers and Partners for mentorship and career development

    Position Type

    This is a hybrid remote position, full-time, the corporate office hours 8am-5 pm EST

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