Senior Accountant

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in the Washington, DC area. This role focuses on the monthly close, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations, requiring hands-on Sage Intacct expertise.

Responsibilities include preparing statements, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, fixed assets, inventory, and supporting audits, with GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills critical to success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting/finance or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and related entries.
• Handle inventory accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audits and provide schedules and support.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with operations and finance leadership for reporting and analysis.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Education

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

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant. This position will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, hands-on experience with Sage Intacct, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
• Manage and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and related accounting entries.
• Handle inventory accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audits and provide requested schedules and support.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with operations and finance leadership to support reporting and analysis needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong Sage Intacct experience is required.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.