Cordia Partners is currently seeking a
Senior Accountant to join their team in
Vienna, Virginia.
Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares day-to-day and month-end close entries including revenue, payroll, prepaid expenses, unbilled accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities.
- Prepares complex reconciliations for necessary balance sheet accounts, various other general ledger accounts, and budget to actual variance analysis.
- Assists with the month-end and year-end closing process.
- Develops and maintains an understanding of the accounting operations within each assigned client. Obtains a working knowledge of the client’s accounting software packages. Responsible for recommending and enforcing the internal controls, policies, and procedures established by the client.
- Assists external auditors and tax accountants at year-end with preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
- Assists in the preparation of the client’s year-end 1099 submissions.
- Recommends, designs, and implements any necessary department controls and procedures.
- Interacts with the client as needed.
- Supervisory responsibilities include:
- Reviews and supervises staff accountant’s monthly work, including but not limited to, journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Coaches and mentors Staff Accountants through project management
- Disburses client requests to team members to manage deadlines
- Assists with annual budget preparation and support.
Senior Accountant Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Required)
- Utmost discretion, strong ethics
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the accounting field
- Strong understanding of Accounting Principles, knowledge of GAAP
- Advanced understanding of general and subsidiary ledgers and financial statements
- Understanding of key not-for-profit concepts, such as Net Assets, Functional Expenses, SEFA reporting, etc.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extremely detail orientated with strong analytical skills
- Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and client requirements
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment
Optional Desired Skills:
- CPA license preferred
- Intacct Accounting System
- QuickBooks Accounting System
- Project Accounting experience
- Experience with Positive Pay
- Experience processing and reviewing payroll
- Experience with Bill.com or similar system
- Supervisory experience
- Experience as an auditor
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