Senior Corporate Accountant

Southern Management Co.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Continuing Education

Job summary

Southern Management Co. seeks a Senior Corporate Accountant to oversee complex financial processes and ensure data integrity.

You will mentor junior team members and assist the Corporate Controller in driving efficiency and compliance across the organization. Key duties include preparing monthly and quarterly corporate statements, reconciling accounts and intercompany transactions, analyzing budgets and forecasts, recording cost allocations, and supporting internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly corporate financial statements.
• Manage and review account reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
• Perform reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Record expense allocations and chargebacks across departments.
• Reconcile medical self-insured plans and track wage deductions.
• Review fixed assets, including vehicles and equipment acquisitions.
• Assist with internal controls implementation and improvements.
• Monitor and analyze monthly expenses; research unusual items.
• Collaborate with corporate teams and departments for data analysis and decision support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Deadline oriented

Self-starter

Education

B.S. in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Senior Corporate Accountant is a key member of the accounting team, responsible for overseeing complex financial processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The Senior Corporate Accountant will act as a mentor to junior team members and assist the Corporate Controller in driving efficiency and compliance across the organization.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Assist with the training and onboarding of the corporate accountant.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly corporate financial statements.
• Manage and review account reconciliations and transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Perform reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support corporate department budgeting and forecasting.
• Record expense allocations and chargebacks across various departments and communities, ensuring accurate cost distribution and recovery.
• Reconcile medical self-insured plans, tracking claims against amounts deducted from employee wages, and ensuring accuracy in reporting.
• Review fixed assets, focusing on new acquisitions such as vehicles and equipment, to ensure proper recording and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of existing internal controls.
• Monitor and analyze monthly expenses, research any unusual items.
• Assist corporate teams with questions arising during the month and provide accounting assistance/training as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather and analyze financial data for decision-making support.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller, AP Supervisor, Property Managers, and other departments to support company initiatives.
• Contribute to the team's effort by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed.
• Comply with all Southern Management's policies and procedures.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by Manager.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proficient analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to be a self-starter

What's required from you:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in accounting
• Bachelor of Sciences degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred

Pay Rate:

Starting range $56,494 - $78,016

Summary of Benefits:

Your wages are only part of the employment equation. Benefits add significant dollars to your total compensation package and greatly improve your quality of life. Southern offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Southern provides:

• A choice of Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you, your spouse and/or eligible children at a remarkably low cost
• Company paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurances
• Traditional and ROTH 401(k) with Company contributionPaid holidays, paid time off, pay for bereavement/funereal leave and jury duty
• Continuing Education

You can customize your package to include: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care for an additional cost, at a reduced rate.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on Team Member Status. All benefits are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

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