Sr. Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This Contract to permanent position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial operations and accounting processes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records while supporting various aspects of the accounting cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete.

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards.

• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify ledger balances and resolve discrepancies.

• Oversee bank reconciliation processes to ensure alignment between bank statements and internal records.

• Process full-cycle payroll, including calculating, distributing, and reporting employee compensation.

• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and resolve any related issues.

• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions.

• Assist in preparing financial reports and documentation for audits.

• Identify process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.• Minimum of 5 years of detail-oriented accounting experience, with a focus on financial operations.

• Strong expertise in managing month-end close processes and general ledger maintenance.

• Proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries with high attention to detail.

• Experience with account and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.

• Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle payroll, including compliance with tax regulations.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

• Proficiency in accounting software and tools, with strong Excel skills preferred.