Senior Accounting Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to join a stable, growth-minded team in the Virginia area. The role offers broad exposure across the accounting function, including month-end close, revenue recognition, and audits, with generous benefits and flexible work hours.

You'll prepare and post journal entries, manage reconciliations, and support tax filings while collaborating with leadership to drive process improvements and best practices in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in public accounting or private industry.
• Knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Process AP invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support revenue recognition, lease accounting, and fixed asset accounting activities.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support reporting and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Journal entries

Month-end close

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Revenue recognition

Lease accounting

Fixed assets

Audits

Tax filings

Excel advanced functions

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

I’m working with a great company in the area that is looking to add a Senior Accounting Specialist to its team. They have an impressive, long-tenured group of employees and plenty of opportunity for growth over time. The role offers excellent exposure across the accounting function, along with outstanding benefits, generous PTO, and flexible work hours.

SR ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Salary: 85K – 95K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Broad accounting exposure across GL, month-end close, audits, tax, revenue recognition, leases, and fixed assets
• Opportunity to build expertise in both operational accounting and financial reporting
• Strong visibility across Accounting and Finance leadership teams
• Hands‑on involvement in audit support and regulatory compliance activities
• Exposure to complex accounting areas including revenue recognition and lease accounting
• Chance to contribute to process improvements and accounting best practices
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for cross‑training and skill development
• Work with modern ERP systems and advanced Excel‑based analysis
• Diverse responsibilities that support long‑term career growth within accounting and finance
• Stable organization that values employee contributions and professional development

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accounting Specialist:

• Prepare and post journal entries and support month-end and year-end close activities
• Process AP invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies
• Support revenue recognition, lease accounting, and fixed asset accounting activities
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance‑related documentation
• Maintain accurate financial records and support reporting and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications for the Senior Accounting Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience in public accounting or private industry
• Knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and advanced Excel functions

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