Sr. Accountant

Talentify; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

CPA exam support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Neumo is seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant to join our finance team in the United States. The role requires broad technical accounting knowledge across tax compliance, lease accounting, goodwill, and debt accounting, with ownership of complex areas and potential to lead staff accountants.

The candidate should have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience across multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP including ASC 350, 360, 740, 842, and debt accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full fixed asset lifecycle, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation calculations.
• Account for capital software expenditures and capitalization criteria per GAAP and policy.
• Perform tax compliance workpapers for federal, state, and local filings; coordinate with external advisors as needed.
• Oversee payroll accounting entries, reconciliations, and period-end reporting.
• Handle goodwill and intangible assets accounting, amortization, and impairment testing.
• Administer ASC 842 lease accounting from recognition to measurements and disclosures.

Skills

Fixed assets

Tax compliance

Payroll accounting

Lease accounting

Debt accounting

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Education

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

Tools

LeaseQuery

CoStar Real Estate Manager

ERP software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a seasoned, highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who operates with minimal supervision, brings exceptional accuracy to every task, and thrives in a collaborative environment. This role requires broad technical accounting knowledge spanning multiple disciplines—from tax compliance to lease accounting—and the ability to take ownership of complex accounting areas from day to day.

Candidate will be the process owner of some of the areas listed below and will be back up to the other areas thus knowledge and experience in all areas is ideal.

Also, ideal candidate would have experience with bank reconciliations and ability to lead or supervise staff accountants as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fixed Assets & Capital Expenditures

• Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation calculations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the fixed asset register.
• Account for capital software expenditures, applying appropriate capitalization criteria in accordance with GAAP and internal policies (ASC 350-40).
• Conduct periodic physical asset inventories and reconcile results to the general ledger.

Tax Compliance

• Prepare income tax workpapers and supporting schedules for federal, state, and local filings; coordinate with external tax advisors as needed.
• Manage sales & use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including preparation, filing, and remittance of returns.
• Administer personal property tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions for all applicable jurisdictions.

Payroll Accounting

• Oversee payroll accounting entries, reconciliations, and accruals to ensure payroll-related expenses are properly recorded in the general ledger.
• Coordinate with HR/payroll processing to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate period-end reporting.

Goodwill & Intangible Assets

• Perform accounting for goodwill and identifiable intangible assets arising from business combinations, including amortization schedules and impairment assessments in accordance with ASC 350.
• Maintain detailed documentation supporting valuation assumptions and annual impairment test procedures.

Lease Accounting (ASC 842)

• Administer end-to-end ASC 842 lease accounting, including initial recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, subsequent measurement, and related disclosures.
• Monitor the lease portfolio for modifications, renewals, and terminations; update lease schedules and ensure timely remeasurement.

Debt Accounting

• Record and reconcile debt instruments, including term loans, revolving credit facilities, and related issuance costs and interest expense under the effective interest method.
• Prepare debt rollforward schedules and support covenant compliance reporting.

General Accounting & Close

• Prepare and post complex journal entries with precision; maintain and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations for all assigned accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring every balance is fully supported, documented, and free of unexplained variances.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consistently meeting deadlines with a near-perfect accuracy rate. Ability to perform flux analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Research and document technical accounting issues; draft accounting position papers as needed.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing thorough, well-organized workpapers and clear explanations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and proactively implement solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated expertise across multiple technical accounting disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 350, ASC 360, ASC 740, ASC 842, and debt accounting standards.
• Hands-on experience with: fixed assets, capital software expenditures, income tax, sales & use tax, personal property tax, payroll accounting, goodwill and intangible assets, ASC 842 lease accounting, bank reconciliations and debt accounting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy—a near-perfect track record in financial reporting.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction; strong self-management and prioritization skills.
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively and supports colleagues across functional areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information, findings, and technical accounting concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research complex accounting topics and reach well-supported conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed, well-documented balance sheet reconciliations with zero tolerance for unsupported balances or unexplained variances.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, and data modeling).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) is a plus.
• Experience with lease accounting software (e.g., LeaseQuery, CoStar Real Estate Manager, or similar).
• Prior experience in a multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional accounting environment.
• Familiarity with ASC 805 (Business Combinations) or M&A transaction accounting a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture where expertise and initiative are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development, CPA exam support, and continuing education.

Neumo Summary:

With the backing of four decades of public sector expertise and corporate capability, Neumo has successfully supported government services. Neumo was honored and recognized for four (4) consecutive years as a GovTech 100 Company representing the top 100 companies focused on making a difference in and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States.

Neumo is committed to helping communities thrive and brings a wealth of experience combined with innovation. Today, Neumo offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization. And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more.

Neumo offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

Neumo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.