Senior Accountant Outsourced Services

MillerMusmar CPAs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Flexible, remote-friendly work environment

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

MillerMusmar CPAs is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. This role involves providing full-cycle accounting services for various clients, focusing particularly on government contractors and nonprofit organizations. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of experience in public or outsourced accounting, as well as strong communication skills. The position is hybrid remote and full-time, offering mentorship and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of professional experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting services for assigned clients.
• Communicate professionally with clients about accounting matters.
• Support accounting for government contractors and serve as main client contact.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Client communication

Problem-solving

Experience with multiple clients

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency with QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online/Desktop

Unanet

Procas

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• Reasonable and sustainable workload expectations
• Exposure to interesting and complex clients without large‑firm bureaucracy
• Direct access to Managers and Partners for mentorship and career development

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support our outsourced accounting services practice. This role is firmly rooted in client‑facing public accounting and is ideal for professionals who have spent multiple years in a client‑facing public or outsourced accounting environment. Success in this role requires deep experience in full‑cycle accounting, both the skill and passion in client communication and problem‑solving, and the ability to manage multiple clients with varying service levels (monthly, quarterly, and annual).

Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations is highly valued, but we are open to candidates with strong outsourced accounting or public accounting backgrounds who are eager to deepen their exposure to these areas.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with Managers and Partners and will serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Close Support

• Perform full‑cycle accounting services for assigned clients, including:
  • Journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations
  • Month‑end and quarter‑end close processes
  • Preparation of internal‑use financial statements
• Prepare and maintain high‑quality workpapers and supporting schedules in accordance with public accounting and firm standards
• Identify discrepancies, cutoff issues, and posting errors and propose appropriate resolutions

Government Contracting / Nonprofit Exposure (as applicable)

• Support accounting for government contractors, including:
  • Understanding indirect cost structures and labor allocations
  • Assisting with timekeeping, invoicing, and compliance‑related reporting
  • Advise on allowability of expenses under relevant FAR & CAS principles
  • Support client DCAA compliance
• Support nonprofit clients, including:
  • Fund accounting concepts
  • Grant tracking and restricted/unrestricted activity
• Assist with compliance‑related filings and projects such as:
  • 1099 preparation
  • Personal property tax, BPOL, or similar filings (as applicable)
  • Audit support or special projects
  • Business registrations

Client Communication

• Serve as day‑to‑day contact for assigned clients
• Communicate professionally and clearly with clients regarding:
  • Accounting questions
  • Document requests
  • Timing and deliverables
• Participate in and, over time, lead routine client calls related to accounting matters
• Build and maintain trusted, long‑term client relationships

Collaboration & Team Support

• Work collaboratively with Managers and Partners on workload planning and client deliverables
• Provide feedback to improve internal templates, processes, and documentation
• Assist in training or mentoring junior staff, as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 4–7 years of professional experience in public accounting or outsourced accounting
• Strong understanding of full‑cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
• Experience working with multiple clients and managing competing deadlines
• Proficiency with common accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online/Desktop; experience with Unanet, Procas, or similar systems is a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and internal stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations
• Familiarity with FAR Part 31, indirect cost concepts, or grant accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting for payroll transactions
• Experience with partnership accounting
• CPA or CPA‑eligible status
• Experience working in a remote or hybrid public accounting environment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Position Details

Hybrid remote position, full‑time, corporate office hours 8am‑5pm EST.