Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. This role focuses on supporting the month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure accurate results.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Partner with finance and operational teams on accounting matters.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting function.
• Participate in special projects and system implementations as needed

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant (F9232026-AM) Washington, District of Columbia

Salary: USD85000 - USD95000 per year

Senior Accountant - Washington DC

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial results. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Partner with finance and operational teams on accounting matters
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting function
• Participate in special projects and system implementations as needed

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-track preferred
• Public accounting experience a plus
• Experience supporting audits, consolidations, or multi-entity environments preferred