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Senior Accountant 16753018
Washington, DCSenior Accountant – Growing Organization
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Executive Leadership
About the Opportunity
Join a well-established and steadily growing organization with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. With a dynamic team and seasonal expansion, this is an environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact and position you for long-term growth.
Why This Role Matters
As Senior Accountant, you’ll manage day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role in financial accuracy and compliance. This position offers a clear path to leadership, with the opportunity to transition into a Head of Accounting role as the organization continues to grow.
What You’ll Do
• Handle journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and bank deposits
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate job cost coding
• Process payroll and allocate job costs, including union payroll and monthly reconciliations
• Perform positive pay checks and monitor daily bank transactions
• Support certified payroll reporting and compliance
• Partner directly with leadership on financial accuracy and process improvements
What You Bring
• 6+ years of accounting experience (degree in Accounting or Finance preferred)
• Strong understanding of general ledger, payroll, and reconciliations
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with leadership and staff
• Integrity, confidence, and the ability to stand firm when needed
• Experience with accounting software (Deltek Computer-EZ a plus)
Perks & Benefits
• Salary up to $90K plus discretionary bonus
• Health insurance (70% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with 4% match (eligible after 1 year, 3-year vesting)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth path to Head of Accounting
Ready to take ownership of a critical finance role? Apply today and help drive operational excellence.
Cordia by Cherry Bekaert is a leading recruiting and staffing firm serving the Washington, DC area. We partner with top organizations to connect exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Executive Leadership
About the Opportunity
Join a well-established and steadily growing organization with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. With a dynamic team and seasonal expansion, this is an environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact and position you for long-term growth.
Why This Role Matters
As Senior Accountant, you’ll manage day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role in financial accuracy and compliance. This position offers a clear path to leadership, with the opportunity to transition into a Head of Accounting role as the organization continues to grow.
What You’ll Do
• Handle journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and bank deposits
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate job cost coding
• Process payroll and allocate job costs, including union payroll and monthly reconciliations
• Perform positive pay checks and monitor daily bank transactions
• Support certified payroll reporting and compliance
• Partner directly with leadership on financial accuracy and process improvements
What You Bring
• 6+ years of accounting experience (degree in Accounting or Finance preferred)
• Strong understanding of general ledger, payroll, and reconciliations
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with leadership and staff
• Integrity, confidence, and the ability to stand firm when needed
• Experience with accounting software (Deltek Computer-EZ a plus)
Perks & Benefits
• Salary up to $90K plus discretionary bonus
• Health insurance (70% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with 4% match (eligible after 1 year, 3-year vesting)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth path to Head of Accounting
Ready to take ownership of a critical finance role? Apply today and help drive operational excellence.
Cordia by Cherry Bekaert is a leading recruiting and staffing firm serving the Washington, DC area. We partner with top organizations to connect exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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