Senior Accountant: GAAP Close & Analytics Leader

Somatus; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized personal healthcare

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Somatus is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records under US GAAP. This role drives close processes, analyzes variances, and collaborates with FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors to improve controls and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–4+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and preferably CPA with Big 4 exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3 - 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and continuous improvement of close processes.
• Perform variance and flux analysis, investigate drivers of change, and clearly communicate explanations to management.
• Write, modify and generate general ledger reports as needed.
• Participates in the development and documentation of formal accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memorandums to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A and Reporting teams on ERP enhancements, reporting optimization, and close efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure SOX compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification strongly preferred

Big 4 public accounting experience preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ZIP

Excel

Job description

Somatus is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records under US GAAP. This role drives close processes, analyzes variances, and collaborates with FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors to improve controls and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–4+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and preferably CPA with Big 4 exposure.