Senior Corporate Accountant

BGS Consulting; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BGS Consulting in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage core accounting and close activities across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams while driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, a CPA license, and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and reporting capabilities to support timely financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Five years of relevant accounting experience.
• Active CPA license.

Responsibilities

• Own activities within monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and analytics.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analyses, identifying trends and drivers.
• Develop understanding of assigned accounts, processes, risks, and internal controls.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP to routine and complex transactions.
• Resolve complex accounting issues and prepare clear conclusions.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and other stakeholders on accounting matters.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Prepare materials for senior management on accounting matters.
• Assist audits (internal, external, DCAA) with requests and documentation.
• Support SOX and internal control activities, including documentation and testing.
• Review activity to identify errors or control gaps; ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the corporate headquarters’ financial records, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and providing timely and reliable financial information to support business and strategic decision-making.

This position is intended for a high-performing accounting professional who is ready to take on increasing responsibility and develop into a senior-level contributor. The Accountant will manage core accounting and financial close activities while gaining exposure to complex accounting matters, senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and process improvement initiatives.

The Accountant will play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, oversee general ledger activities, perform detailed account analysis, and support accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned activities within the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and analytical documentation.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement fluctuation and variance analyses, identifying significant trends and clearly communicating the underlying business drivers.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of assigned accounts, accounting processes, business operations, risks, and key internal controls.
• Research, interpret, document, and apply U.S. GAAP to routine and non-routine transactions and complex accounting matters.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues and prepare clear, well-supported accounting conclusions.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, business units, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support business activities.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reporting packages, and other financial reporting deliverables.
• Prepare presentations and other materials addressing accounting and financial reporting matters for senior management.
• Support internal, external, and DCAA audits by responding to requests and preparing accurate and complete supporting documentation.
• Support SOX and internal control compliance activities, including process documentation, control testing, remediation, and identification of control gaps.
• Review transactional activity to identify errors, inconsistencies, and potential control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and related guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, increase efficiency, and streamline the financial close cycle.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional process enhancement efforts.
• Support complex business processes with limited supervision and demonstrate sound judgment when addressing accounting and reporting matters.
• Serve as a resource to other members of the accounting team and cross-functional partners.
• Develop subject matter expertise in assigned accounting areas and continuously expand knowledge of the business and applicable accounting standards.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from internal stakeholders, business units, auditors, and external parties.
• Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Five years of relevant accounting experience.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting.
• Experience with financial data analysis and reporting tools, including advanced Excel, Power BI, or Alteryx.
• Experience working with complex accounting processes, multiple entities, or corporate accounting environments.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, technical accounting, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex assignments with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work onsite at Corporate Headquarters Monday through Friday and as needed to support business requirements.

This requisition is open at two levels. The level and scope of responsibility will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience, technical expertise, and overall qualifications.