Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established organization in the Washington, DC area seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This role will focus on core operational accounting functions and will support the monthly close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement efforts.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys hands-on ownership, strong team collaboration, and a stable environment with growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial statement preparation

Analyze balance sheet and income statement activity and investigate variances

Assist with audit support, internal controls, and process improvements

Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting

Support operational accounting activities and special projects as needed Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

3+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong understanding of core operational accounting functions required

CPA preferred

Experience with large ERP systems strongly preferred, including NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Unanet, Costpoint, or similar platforms

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail required

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting