Senior Associate, Financial Accounting

Palladium: Make It Possible; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Palladium is seeking a Senior Associate, Financial Accounting to support the Americas Region's financial integrity and operations, including general ledger, month-end close, payroll accounting, and audit support.

Based in Palladium’s Arlington, VA office with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days from home), the role partners with project teams and corporate stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with the ability to pivot between system, process and technical detail to strategy development and problem solving.
• Experience with US GAAP; IFRS and government accounting regulations (CAS, FAR) preferred.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Exposure to treasury and foreign exchange management.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support general ledger activities and financial accounting across the Americas region.
• Assist with monthly close activities and provide audit support.
• Prepare monthly cash reconciliations and related journal entries.
• Record and maintain cash receipts and credit card transactions.
• Support QuickBooks setup and troubleshooting for project teams.
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Respond to ad hoc financial and accounting requests.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

General ledger

Journal entries

Cash reconciliations

IFRS

CAS/FAR

Treasury/FX

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

QuickBooks

Job description

About Palladium

Operating in over 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company working in partnership with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. We address some of the world’s most complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth and natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation—strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development. Our more than 2,100 staff worldwide work as trusted advisors across diverse contexts, combining deep technical expertise, implementation techniques, and innovative technology to deliver locally informed, client-focused solutions that help organizations achieve measurable, sustainable impact.

Palladium is part of GISI’s global family of companies, which aims to create solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With annual revenues of $18 billion, GISI’s approximately 16,000 employees are engaged in projects across 100 countries worldwide providing construction, program/project management, and engineering consulting services.

This Opportunity

Palladium is seeking a Senior Associate, Financial Accounting to play a critical role in supporting the financial integrity and operational success of the Americas Region. This position offers an opportunity to work across a broad range of accounting functions, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, month-end close, payroll accounting, audit support, and financial compliance. The successful candidate will partner closely with project teams, regional leadership, and corporate stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is passionate about driving process improvements, solving complex financial challenges, and contributing to organizational success.

Location

The position is based in Palladium’s Arlington, VA office within our Americas region. Candidates must have current US work authorization as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Palladium supports a hybrid working model with 3 days in office, 2 days from home.

Compensation

The full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $74,000 to $78,000. Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium’s business or organizational needs.

Reporting Lines

• The Senior Associate will report directly to the Manager, Financial Accounting


• The role will not have supervisory responsibilities


• The role will be required to liaise closely with corporate, senior managers, project teams, other employees and external service providers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Associate, Financial Accounting is responsible for supporting general ledger activities and financial accounting operations across the Americas Region. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supports monthly close activities, and provides operational and audit support across multiple finance functions.

The Position Will

• Prepare monthly cash reconciliations and related journal entries.


• Record and maintain ongoing cash receipt transactions and company credit card acquittals.


• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.


• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for various asset and liability accounts and provide a written report explaining significant variances.


• Perform monthly salary and wages reconciliations.


• Support project teams with QuickBooks setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Provide backup support for finance operations, including accounts payable payment releases, as needed.


• Assist with the preparation and review of local legal entity trial balances.


• Support corporate, project, payroll, indirect cost, and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.


• Respond to ad hoc financial and accounting requests as assigned.

Essential Criteria

• Professional experience with provable leadership skills and the ability to pivot between system, process and technical detail to strategy development and solving issues


• Experience is required in US GAAP, and preferred in IFRS, and strongly preferred in Government accounting regulations, CAS, FAR (Federal acquisition regulations)


• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.


• Exposure to treasury and foreign exchange


• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve accuracy and efficiency


• Ability to resolve complex issues, build solid relationships and deliver outcomes


• Strong analytical, planning and financial management skills coupled with the ability to thrive under pressure and balance several competing projects at once


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration


• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and Quickbooks

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close once a suitable candidate is found. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual, or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [e-mail] and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.