Senior Accountant (Corporate)

Location: Arlington, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in public accounting or top-tier consulting firms who are looking to transition into a corporate environment with growth potential. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform full-cycle accounting functions including general ledger management and financial statement preparation.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Manage month-end close processes and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Prepare consolidated financial reports across 35+ active entities.
Support internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a customer service mindset.
Collaborate closely with the Controller and other team members to drive process improvements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in full-cycle accounting; real estate and corporate accounting exposure preferred.
Experience in public accounting or with a Big 4/top-tier firm is highly desirable.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with MS Office Suite.
Experience with Timberline/Sage 300 is preferred.
Self-starter with a go-getter attitude and strong adaptability.

Compensation:

Salary Target: $90,000 - $100,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus

Cordia by Cherry Bekaert is a leading national recruiting and staffing firm that is part of the Advisory services of Cherry Bekaert. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area we focus on building strong relationships with employers and job seekers, like you, because we care about opening new doors to career opportunities and helping our clients grow. We offer Direct Hire and Temporary staffing solutions (with “best - in-class” Consultant Care programs), multi - project opportunities, health and retirement benefits, participation in company events, and more.

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