Senior Accountant: GAAP & Close Specialist

Somatus - Revolutionizing Kidney Care; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health coverage

Flexible PTO

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Somatus in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records in accordance with US GAAP. This role drives close processes and works with Finance, FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors to improve controls and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year accounting degree, 3–4+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. CPA and Big 4 are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, 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. Responsible for invoice creation, submission, and monitoring of the Company’s receivables aging
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

ASC 606 Revenue Recognition

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

NetSuite

Procurement/spend platforms

Advanced Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

3-4+ years accounting experience

Tools

NetSuite

ZIP procurement platforms

Job description

Somatus in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records in accordance with US GAAP. This role drives close processes and works with Finance, FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors to improve controls and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year accounting degree, 3–4+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. CPA and Big 4 are preferred.