Senior Accountant

HRB; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HRB in Tysons, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in a hybrid role with four days in the office. The position offers a $80k-$100k salary and a temp-to-hire path, focusing on month-end close, complex reconciliations, and close coordination with the GAAP framework.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, and the ability to work independently while driving accuracy in all close

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Senior Accountant-level experience required.
• Strong month-end close experience.
• Corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record month-end journal entries and accruals.
• Manage accounts payable accruals and other accruals.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Perform ASC 842 lease accounting and reconciliations.
• Support intercompany and elimination entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities.
• Support audit requests and provide documentation.
• Identify process improvements and assist with special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

General ledger

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Senior Accountant

Hybrid - 4days in office

$80k-$100k

Temp-to-Hire

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team and provide critical support during the month-end close process. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work independently, and is comfortable taking ownership of key accounting functions from day one.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong corporate accounting background, a solid understanding of GAAP, and hands-on experience with complex reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and lease accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record month-end journal entries and accruals, including:
• Accounts Payable accruals
• Legal accruals
• Bonus accruals
• Expense accruals
• Manage prepaid schedules and monthly amortization entries
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and CIP accounting
• Perform ASC 842 lease accounting, including lease reconciliations and monthly entries
• Support intercompany and elimination entries as needed
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Support audit requests and provide accounting documentation as required
• Identify process improvements and assist with special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Senior Accountant-level experience required
• Strong month-end close experience
• Corporate accounting experience strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills