Sr. Accountant Job at USA Jobs in Falls Church

Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in McLean, Virginia. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting processes and financial analysis. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical financial operations and collaborate on audits and tax filings.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and record journal entries for accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and other month-end close activities.

Reconcile intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Conduct balance sheet and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis.

Process accounts payable invoices, follow up with vendors for missing invoices, and create accruals when necessary.

Download daily cash activities from banking systems and update cash files accordingly.

Review monthly trial balances for irregular transactions or balances and implement corrective actions.

Perform monthly variance analysis on revenue and expense accounts, providing explanations for any discrepancies.

Create financial reports for management, summarizing key data for each entity under the company.

Support external audits by preparing and delivering required documentation to auditors.

Assist with local, state, and federal tax filings, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on month-end close and general ledger processes.

Proficiency in preparing journal entries and performing detailed account reconciliations.

Strong knowledge of intercompany transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.

Familiarity with bank reconciliations and cash management procedures.

Ability to analyze EBITDA and other financial metrics.

Experience with variance analysis and financial reporting.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to collaborate effectively with auditors and tax professionals.