Senior Accountant
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type : Full-Time / Permanent
Position Overview :
The Senior Financial Accountant will join a dynamic financial accounting and reporting team, contributing to the integrity of financial data that supports informed strategic decision-making. This role requires adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Prepare general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, month-end and year-end close processes, annual report preparation, financial reporting accuracy, and GL account reconciliations
- Conduct variance analyses for income statement accounts, international entities, and month-over-month balance sheet accounts
- Prepare monthly financial statements and consolidated financial packages in accordance with GAAP
- Collaborate with management to analyze and document proper GAAP accounting interpretations
- Maintain and update internal process documentation for accounting procedures and policies
- Identify areas for automation, leverage technology, and bring innovative ideas to existing processes
- Prepare schedules and supporting data for annual financial statements and tax filings
- Provide data and schedules for audit requests during interim and year-end audit cycles, supporting both external and internal audits
- Perform special projects, analysis, and ad hoc reporting as needed
- Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications :
Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred4+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or auditing rolesStrong understanding of accounting and financial conceptsClear and concise communication and presentation skills, both verbal and writtenAdvanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and power pivotExperience with accounting process automation (e.g., Alteryx) strongly preferredAbility to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to prepare and analyze financial statementsDetail-oriented with demonstrated initiative in research and follow-throughProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience with Oracle, Hyperion Smartview, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax and Accounting Leases and Fixed Assets, and SAP software preferredBenefits :
Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include :
Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverageCompany-paid pension and 401(k) matchPaid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal daysPaid parental leave for new parentsRobust mental health resourcesBackup care and caregiver concierge servicesGender affirming servicesPet insuranceFree digital subscription to company resourcesLeadership and career development programsIND123