Senior Accountant - Full-Cycle Close & Finance Ops (Hybrid)

Pasona Inc. (United States); Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Inc. is seeking an experienced Accountant in Bethesda, MD to manage day-to-day accounting and own the monthly close. The role also provides support to the Marketing department (about 20%). Onboarding is onsite; hybrid work is available after training.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of corporate accounting, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. Collaboration with external accounting firms and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close processes.
• GAAP knowledge and accounting principles.
• Experience with AP, AR, inventory accounting, bank reconciliations, and GL management.
• Experience working with external CPA firms.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle AP, including invoices, payments, and vendor communications.
• Manage AR, invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
• Own the complete month-end close and prepare monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile GL accounts and ensure accurate statements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and schedules for management.
• Maintain fixed assets and inventory records; perform bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external accounting firm on monthly close, tax matters, and audits.
• Support year-end closing and external audit preparation.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

English fluency

Japanese (plus)

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Ownership

Independent work

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Deadline discipline

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Pasona Inc. is seeking an experienced Accountant in Bethesda, MD to manage day-to-day accounting and own the monthly close. The role also provides support to the Marketing department (about 20%). Onboarding is onsite; hybrid work is available after training.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of corporate accounting, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. Collaboration with external accounting firms and a proactive mindset are essential.