Senior Accountant (NetSuite)

HRB; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the monthly close, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and oversee AP functions for a fast-paced organization in Bethesda, MD. The ideal candidate will bring strong NetSuite experience and a solid GAAP foundation.

Responsibilities include close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, AP oversight, and collaboration with business partners to improve accounting efficiency. CPA or CPA-track is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with NetSuite required.
• Experience with month-end close, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prior experience overseeing or reviewing accounts payable activities.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform and maintain accurate bank and cash reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Provide oversight of the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with AP staff and business partners to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Support external audits and provide required documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and accounting efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant. This role will be responsible for supporting the monthly financial close process, preparing journal entries and accruals, performing bank reconciliations, and providing oversight of the accounts payable function. The ideal candidate will have strong NetSuite experience, a solid understanding of GAAP, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform and maintain accurate bank and cash reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Provide oversight of the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with AP staff and business partners to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Support external audits and provide required documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and accounting efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with NetSuite required.
• Experience with month-end close, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prior experience overseeing or reviewing accounts payable activities.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a multi-entity or high-growth environment.
• Exposure to audit support and financial statement preparation.
• Process improvement and systems optimization experience.

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