Sr. Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a healthcare organization in McLean, Virginia through a long-term contract assignment. This role will provide critical accounting coverage while the team fills a permanent opening and will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial reporting during the monthly close cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, especially in ASC 606, along with a hands-on approach to reconciliations, analysis, and general ledger activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Apply ASC 606 guidance to recognize revenue for contracts with healthcare provider customers and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Analyze financial fluctuations and explain period-over-period variances to support month-end reporting.
• Assist with close-related accounting tasks and provide dependable support across ad hoc activities tied to the monthly reporting process.
• Partner with accounting leadership to help sustain continuity in day-to-day operations during the interim coverage period.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior Accountant or in a similar-level accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
• Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliations and resolving balance sheet discrepancies.
• Solid understanding of ASC 606 and its application to revenue recognition.
• Ability to perform variance analysis and communicate key financial drivers clearly.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.