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Senior Accountant 16748550
Washington, DCSenior Accountant
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Position Overview:
The Senior Financial Accountant will join a dynamic financial accounting and reporting team, contributing to the integrity of financial data that supports informed strategic decision-making. This role requires adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Position Overview:
The Senior Financial Accountant will join a dynamic financial accounting and reporting team, contributing to the integrity of financial data that supports informed strategic decision-making. This role requires adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare general ledger accounting functions, including journal entries, month-end and year-end close processes, annual report preparation, financial reporting accuracy, and GL account reconciliations
- Conduct variance analyses for income statement accounts, international entities, and month-over-month balance sheet accounts
- Prepare monthly financial statements and consolidated financial packages in accordance with GAAP
- Collaborate with management to analyze and document proper GAAP accounting interpretations
- Maintain and update internal process documentation for accounting procedures and policies
- Identify areas for automation, leverage technology, and bring innovative ideas to existing processes
- Prepare schedules and supporting data for annual financial statements and tax filings
- Provide data and schedules for audit requests during interim and year-end audit cycles, supporting both external and internal audits
- Perform special projects, analysis, and ad hoc reporting as needed
- Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
- 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or auditing roles
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial concepts
- Clear and concise communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and power pivot
- Experience with accounting process automation (e.g., Alteryx) strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements
- Detail-oriented with demonstrated initiative in research and follow-through
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Smartview, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax and Accounting Leases and Fixed Assets, and SAP software preferred
Benefits:
Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- Robust mental health resources
- Backup care and caregiver concierge services
- Gender affirming services
- Pet insurance
- Free digital subscription to company resources
- Leadership and career development programs