Senior Accountant

Legacy Search Advisors; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement with 4% employer max

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Job summary

Legacy Search Advisors in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a lean, high‑visibility finance team. You’ll own portions of close processes, help modernize reporting, and partner with leaders to drive efficiency and better decision making.

The role offers GAAP‑driven accounting, exposure to multiple business areas, and opportunities for career growth. Hybrid work begins after an initial training period with a strong focus on collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Analytical mindset with ability to communicate to non‑accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Own portions of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes (journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger).
• Support financial statement prep, management reporting, and audits.
• Analyze results, investigate variances, and present findings to leadership.
• Collaborate with department directors on cost savings and process improvements.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting, capital planning, and long‑term analysis.
• Support fixed assets, capital projects, cash management, and debt/lease accounting.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial visibility.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant – More Than the Numbers

Sterling, VA | $85K – $110K + Bonus | Hybrid After Initial Training

Ready to move beyond the audit, the close, and the spreadsheets — and actually help shape how a business operates?

We're partnering with an established, mission‑driven organization in Northern Virginia that's looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join its lean, highly visible finance team.

This isn't a position where you'll be buried in journal entries all day or limited to one small piece of the accounting function.

You’ll work directly with the Controller and CFO, gain exposure to virtually every aspect of the business, and play a meaningful role in modernizing financial processes, improving reporting, and helping operational leaders make better decisions.

For someone coming out of public accounting — or a corporate accounting professional looking for more variety and responsibility — this could be an excellent next step.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Direct access to leadership. You’ll work closely with the CFO and Controller, gaining exposure to decisions and initiatives that go well beyond traditional accounting.

A seat at the operational table. Partner with department leaders, analyze financial performance, identify inefficiencies, and help develop solutions that improve the business.

Help build something better. The organization is investing in modernizing its finance function, strengthening internal controls, improving reporting, and bringing fresh perspectives to established processes.

Build a well‑rounded skill set. Get hands‑on experience across accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, fixed assets, capital projects, and operational analysis.

Make a real impact. Join an established organization with a long‑tenured leadership team that values new ideas, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own meaningful portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Support financial statement preparation, management reporting, and annual audits.
• Analyze financial results, investigate budget‑to‑actual variances, and communicate findings to leadership.
• Work directly with department directors to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasting, capital planning, and long‑term financial analysis.
• Support fixed asset accounting, capital projects, cash management, and debt and lease accounting.
• Help strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve financial visibility throughout the organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Ideally 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience, particularly audit, is highly desirable.
• Experience with a Top 20 public accounting firm would be a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and Excel.
• An analytical mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with non‑accounting professionals.
• Someone who is curious, proactive, and excited to understand how a business actually works.

Coming from corporate accounting instead of public? We’d still love to hear from you.

Industry experience in senior living, healthcare, nonprofit, or a multi‑entity environment is helpful, but not necessary.

• Base Salary: $85,000–$110,000, depending on experience
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus, historically targeted around $2,500–$5,000
• Hybrid Schedule: Five days onsite for the first 60–90 days, transitioning to four days onsite and one remote day per week
• Retirement: 403(b) with a 4% employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and additional employee benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

The Bigger Picture:

The organization has been established for approximately 30 years and is entering an exciting period of operational and financial improvement.

Leadership is looking for someone who doesn’t just want to report the numbers, but wants to understand them, question them, and use them to make the business better.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and want a position where your contributions are visible, valued, and impactful, we’d welcome a conversation.