Hybrid Senior Accountant — GAAP Expert, Data-Driven Impact

PenFed Credit Union; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

PenFed Credit Union in Tysons, Virginia is seeking a Hybrid Senior Accountant to apply advanced GAAP knowledge and perform complex financial reporting duties. You will prepare and analyze financial statements, close monthly books, and support audits while collaborating with consultants and auditors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUPs), and the ability to present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of related experience in Accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
• Must have specific examples of preparing and presenting accounting results to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly with Excel pivots and VLOOKUPs.
• Must have specific examples of simplifying large data sets using Excel.
• Intellectually curious in a dynamic environment.
• Strong writing, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience with monthly accounting close preferred.
• Experience using AI tools, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, analyze, and record financial information to the general ledger; complete monthly closings.
• Prepare balance sheet, P&L, and consolidated financials and reports.
• Prepare reconciliations to ensure accurate GL data.
• Execute and manage timely, accurate transactions.
• Identify control weaknesses and propose remedial changes.
• Design and produce reports and conduct analyses.
• Provide information to auditors and consultants as needed.
• May design or maintain accounting systems for proper recognition of transactions.
• Support staff accountants as escalation point.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

PenFed Credit Union in Tysons, Virginia is seeking a Hybrid Senior Accountant to apply advanced GAAP knowledge and perform complex financial reporting duties. You will prepare and analyze financial statements, close monthly books, and support audits while collaborating with consultants and auditors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUPs), and the ability to present findings to stakeholders.