Senior Accountant: Shape Strategy & FinOps (Hybrid)

Legacy Search Advisors; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement with 4% employer max

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Job summary

Legacy Search Advisors in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a lean, high‑visibility finance team. You’ll own portions of close processes, help modernize reporting, and partner with leaders to drive efficiency and better decision making.

The role offers GAAP‑driven accounting, exposure to multiple business areas, and opportunities for career growth. Hybrid work begins after an initial training period with a strong focus on collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Analytical mindset with ability to communicate to non‑accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Own portions of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes (journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger).
• Support financial statement prep, management reporting, and audits.
• Analyze results, investigate variances, and present findings to leadership.
• Collaborate with department directors on cost savings and process improvements.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting, capital planning, and long‑term analysis.
• Support fixed assets, capital projects, cash management, and debt/lease accounting.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial visibility.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Legacy Search Advisors in Sterling, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a lean, high‑visibility finance team. You’ll own portions of close processes, help modernize reporting, and partner with leaders to drive efficiency and better decision making.

The role offers GAAP‑driven accounting, exposure to multiple business areas, and opportunities for career growth. Hybrid work begins after an initial training period with a strong focus on collaboration.