Senior Accountant

Kforce Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant in Bethesda, MD to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close.

The role emphasizes hands-on Unanet usage, accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and project accounting alongside collaboration with project managers and operations teams. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on Unanet experience required.
• Strong general ledger and month end close experience.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and lookup formulas.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records within Unanet.
• Assist with project accounting, including project setup, cost tracking, and financial review.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash application activities as needed.
• Review revenue, expenses, and project costs for accuracy and proper classification.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support customer invoicing and ensure billings align with contractual requirements.
• Maintain documentation and schedules in support of external audits.
• Assist with internal controls and accounting process improvements.
• Partner with project managers and operational teams to resolve accounting and billing issues.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable GAAP requirements.
• Perform additional accounting and financial analysis as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month end close

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Unanet

Excel (PivotTables)

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Bethesda, MD. Summary: The Senior Accountant will support the organization's day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, month‑end close, reconciliations, and project accounting activities. This position requires hands‑on experience with Unanet and a strong understanding of general accounting principles. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, comfortable working in a deadline driven environment, and able to independently manage multiple accounting responsibilities.

• Senior Accountant will manage and support the monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records within Unanet
• Assist with project accounting, including project setup, cost tracking, and financial review
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash application activities as needed
• Review revenue, expenses, and project costs for accuracy and proper classification
• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules
• Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• As a Senior Accountant, you will support customer invoicing and ensure billings align with contractual requirements
• Maintain documentation and schedules in support of external audits
• Assist with internal controls and accounting process improvements
• Partner with project managers and operational teams to resolve accounting and billing issues
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable GAAP requirements
• Perform additional accounting and financial analysis as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Hands‑on Unanet experience required
• Strong general ledger and month end close experience
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and lookup formulas
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.