Senior Accountant

Pavion; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pavion seeks a Senior Accountant to join our shared services team in Chantilly, VA. You will own month-end close for international entities, manage P&L and balance sheet accounting, intercompany activity, and statutory reporting while ensuring US GAAP compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and strong analytical, ERP, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with ownership of multiple disciplines.
• Experience with multi-entity close and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close for international entities and reporting toward a 5-day close.
• Manage P&L and Balance Sheet accounting across multiple areas (accruals, fixed assets, leases, payroll, intercompany, cash, AP/AR).
• Investigate variances in monthly fluctuation analyses and resolve issues promptly.
• Own end-to-end close activities across accounting disciplines.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, FP&A to resolve issues at the source.
• Prepare and maintain core accounting process documentation.
• Perform foreign currency accounting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support global consolidation and elimination entries, and foreign entity reporting.

Skills

General ledger

Intercompany

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Corporate Headquarters
Chantilly, VA 20151, USA

Description

Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across the globe. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries. Global Reach. Local Service.

As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service.

With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our shared services team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Key contributor to the monthly general ledger close for international entities and reporting process towards an initial 5-day close
• Responsible for P&L and Balance Sheet accounting across multiple functional areas, including accruals and prepaids, fixed assets, leases, payroll, intercompany, cash and bank reconciliations, and AP/AR subledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Research and investigate financial variances for monthly fluctuation analysis (P&L and Balance Sheet) and resolve issues in an expeditious manner.
• Own end-to-end close activities across multiple accounting disciplines concurrently, shifting priorities as needed to meet reporting deadlines.
• Partner with AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, FP&A, and site/business unit finance leads to resolve issues at the source rather than at the ledger.
• Support alignment with Shared Services Accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Prepare and maintain business process documentation for core accounting activities.
• Prepare and review accounting for foreign currency transactions, including remeasurement and translation adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations across domestic and international entities and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support global consolidation activities, including preparation of elimination entries, consolidation schedules, and foreign entity reporting packages.
• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of international transactions and adherence to corporate accounting policies.
• Assist with local statutory reporting requirements, external audits, and compliance activities for international subsidiaries.
• Research and document accounting treatment for cross-border transactions and other international accounting matters.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and FP&A teams to support international operations, intercompany settlements, and foreign currency-related transactions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of at least two distinct accounting disciplines (e.g., general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany, AP/AR).
• Experience closing the books for multiple entities, sites, or business units.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience applying accrual accounting principles and managing period-end cut-off procedures

The salary range for this position is $90,000-110,000 annually. The starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, and internal equity. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Disclaimer:This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

**Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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