Cordia Resources is working with a Government Contractor in Northern Virginia seeking a Senior Accountant as a direct hire. Must have experience with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and have used ADP and QuickBooks software.  Company has a great Senior Leadership team, collaborative and supportive environment, strong benefits (4 weeks PTO, Vested 401k from day one, strong health care) and extreme  hybrid flexibility-in office 1-2x a month. The position will have professional growth opportunities, and great compensation. If this sounds like the job for you, apply today!


Overview of company and position:
 

• Government Contractor-but candidate can come from a different industry
• ~$20M
• Senior Accountant-This person will perform Payroll for 130 FTES 2x a month (This will occupy 30% of their time) and the AR and AP for the company.
• Position is open due to insourcing.  They use an outsourced firm and are bringing the function in house
• Reports into a VP of Finance and HR – super nice and a huge advocate for employees.
• Benefits are great-Strong Health benefits, 401K match and vested from day one, 13 Federal holidays, and 4 weeks of PTO to start
• They’d like to be in the 100K-110K range plus a discretionary bonus, but if you see someone who hits all the marks at 115K+, show me the resume.
• I believe the winner will be someone coming from a similarly sized firm that wears multiple hats .
• The plan is to wean off the Outsourced Accounting firm in November. They then will add another accounting resource.

Position Description:

Senior Accountant

This position offers a very flexible hybrid work schedule. Looking for candidates in the DMV area that can travel to Virginia office 1-2 a month as needed.

As the Senior Accountant you will:

• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain the AP, Payroll, and AR general ledger entries and performing reconciliations.
• Summarize financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents.
• Manage the payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable process.
• Work with and liaise with external auditors.
• Avoid legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Carry out other accounting duties as may be required.

What we are looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a similar major is required.
• A certification such as CMA or CPA will be a bonus.
• 6+ years' experience of working in Payroll, Accounting and Finance.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong practical experience with accounting software packages٫, such as QuickBooks is a MUST, and have done payroll and AP as well as working knowledge of ADP is a MUST.
• Understanding of financial accounting statements and business trends
• Good understanding of MS Office٫ especially Excel.

Competencies
 

• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented focus.
• Extremely strong analytical and quantitative skills٫ with accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent ability to analyze information and think systematically.
• Strong business analysis skills.
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.

Matthew Antine, Search Director
D:  703.962.9578| C:  508.472.5275|  F:  703.962.9608
mantine@cordiaresources.com
www.cordiaresources.com