Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to maintain the integrity of financial reporting and support accounting operations.

The role emphasizes general ledger reconciliations, month-end close, journal entries, and collaboration with internal and external audits under GAAP. CPA preferred (or in progress).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience demanded.
• CPA preferred (or in progress) for advanced certification.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead and support the month-end close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain GL integrity.
• Provide support for internal and external audits with documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support reporting needs.

Skills

General ledger experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

CPA in progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant. This role will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and supporting the organization's accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger experience and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and review general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Lead and support the month-end close process
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger integrity
• Provide support for internal and external audits, including documentation and schedules
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• CPA certification preferred (or in progress)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities

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