Senior Accountant

Heritage Golf Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Golf Group in Herndon, VA seeks a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. The role supports financial reporting for a portfolio of club properties, focusing on month-end close, reconciliations, and accurate financial statements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of GAAP accounting, advanced Excel, and experience with club management software (Jonas preferred). This in-office, full-time position reports to the Controller and offers growth within a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 5+ years of accounting experience with GAAP understanding
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency
• Experience with club management/POS software (Jonas a plus)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow).
• Conduct bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile asset and liability schedules.
• Coordinate documentation for audits (monthly, quarterly, year-end).
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns where applicable.
• Analyze variances and trends in financial reports.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts, including variance reporting.
• Support accounts payable and club finance teams as needed.
• Assist with special projects and analysis requested by Controller.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Jonas

Job description

Heritage Golf Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team based in Herndon, Virginia. This role is responsible for supporting the financial reporting and accounting operations for a portfolio of club properties. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with month-end close and account reconciliations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including posting general ledger journal entries, importing sales data, and completing account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned properties, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules.
• Complete bank reconciliations across multiple high-volume operating accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile asset and liability account schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare documentation and schedules required for monthly, quarterly, and year-end audits.
• Prepare, reconcile, and file monthly sales tax returns in applicable jurisdictions.
• Analyze accounting transactions and financial reports to identify variances, trends, and potential discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets and financial forecasts, including variance reporting between budgeted and actual results.
• Support operational accounting functions as needed, including coordination with accounts payable and club finance teams.
• Assist with special projects and financial analysis as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with a strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with accounting systems or club management/POS software preferred (Jonas experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Controller.

Work Environment

This role is based at Heritage Golf Group's Corporate Headquarters in Herndon, VA and requires working in-office full time.