Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, experience preparing journal entries and financial statements, and the ability to analyze and resolve accounting variances.

Beacon Hill offers a path for growth, opportunities to contribute to audits and compliance, and responsibilities across budgeting and forecasting in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, experience preparing journal entries and financial statements, and the ability to analyze and resolve accounting variances.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

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. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.