Senior Accountant

Delphi-US, LLC - Peacemakers in the Talent War; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant based in Richmond, VA, to perform complex accounting activities, prepare financial reports, and analyze financial data. This position requires a BA, with a preference for a Master's and CPA, along with at least 5 to 9 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities, working collaboratively with financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5 to 9+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Broad knowledge of Financial Accounting Manual (FAM) and GAAP.
• Ability to guide lower-level staff and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex general accounting activities.
• Prepare forecasting, variance analysis, and budgeting reports.
• Develop accounting control procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Accountant (Contract) - Job#5856

Location: Onsite - Richmond, VA

Responsibilities

• Performs complex general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, and interprets technical financial data to ensure proper execution of critical finance and accounting activities
• Prepares complex forecasting, variance analysis, budgeting, compliance testing, and other ad‑hoc or specialty reports to monitor or support financial operations
• Investigates accounting issues, developing explanations of financial performance and other complex financial reports
• Performs complex control functions, analyzes large scale financial activities, and may approve accounting entries of substantial amount
• Provides guidance to internal customers on accounting and control matters
• Develops accounting and accounting control procedures
• Key participant in cross‑functional team initiatives and accounting‑related projects

Qualifications

• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, employee payroll data, and other financial reports. Develops and reconciles ledgers, verifies expenditures, identifies and addresses discrepancies and irregularities, and implements solutions as appropriate. Analyzes business operations, trends, financial commitments and obligations, and projects future outcomes.
• Broad knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Financial Accounting Manual (FAM) guidelines, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving ability appropriate complex subjects and issues
• Acute attention to detail with a high degree of data accuracy and integrity
• Strong oral and written communication, ability to interact on required information and concepts with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with various other software applications as needed for the role
• Ability to guide the work of lower‑level staff, provide accurate training and guidance on financial compliance
• Position requires continuous visual concentration and manual dexterity to operate PC
• Requires prolonged sitting and minimal standing/walking
• Minor lifting and carrying, not likely to exceed ten pounds
• May require extended work hours and/or schedule flexibility as unexpected situations and/or workflow dictate
• Occasional domestic travel including overnight stays may be necessary
• 5 to 9+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• CPA preferred

About Delphi-US

Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for organizations across the United States of America. Our mission is simple: We are Peacemakers in the Talent War. Delphi attracts our nation’s best and brightest Technical & Professional Talent and position our nation’s finest employers to further their competitive advantages. We accomplish this with a proprietary skill‑based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions, hiring with purpose, and employer/employee mutual success. You’ll find our team is supremely experienced, friendly, professional and ready to advocate on your behalf. Armed with best in class talent, Delphi has an indelible understanding of employer expectations and we deliver lasting results.