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Boutique Recruiting

Senior Accountant

Boutique Recruiting, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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A fast-growing, mission-driven consulting firm is hiring a skilled Senior Accountant with payroll experience, who will thrive in a collaborative environment. This role supports critical financial operations, ensuring accuracy in payroll and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to manage a fast-paced work environment while maintaining high standards of communication. The culture emphasizes teamwork, and a proactive approach is essential for success. Individuals who are eager to learn and contribute positively to team dynamics will excel in this role.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

Oversee payroll accounting activities, ensuring payroll entries are accurate and properly recorded in the general ledger.

Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and perform detailed reconciliations for labor, wages, benefits, payroll taxes, and associated accruals as part of the month-end close.

Partner with HR and payroll providers to resolve payroll discrepancies and timing differences.

Support payroll and payroll-related audits, including 401(k) and benefit plan audits, by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and documentation while ensuring strong internal controls.

Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll and employment tax regulations.

Review and reconcile state and local payroll tax filings, payments, and notices.

Assist with new state registrations, agency correspondence, and compliance research.

Support year-end payroll processes, including W-2 and related filings.

Own month-end close activities, including posting journal entries for prepaids, fixed assets and depreciation, and performing thorough balance sheet and P&L reconciliations in the general ledger.

Investigate and resolve variances, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

Support client invoicing by preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate invoices in a timely manner, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with contracts, billing schedules, and collections support.

Support cash flow forecasting by monitoring payroll, billing, and other working capital drivers and analyzing variances to forecast.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.

Support internal and external audits by compiling documentation and providing explanations as needed.

Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively, with team-oriented mindset.

Senior Accountant Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong payroll accounting exposure

Hands-on experience with payroll reconciliations and multi-state payroll tax compliance

Familiarity with payroll systems

Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

Demonstrated experience with monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting

Strong in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders

Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities

U.S. citizenship

Proficiency in Unanet GovCon ERP preferred

Federal Contractor experience preferred

Prior experience in a small to mid-size professional services or consulting firm preferred

Benefits

Flexible PTO policy with unlimited days subject to manager approval.

401k plan with employer match after two months.

Health insurance options, including HMO and PPO, with 80% coverage for individuals and 50% for dependents.

Paid federal holidays, totaling 11 days per year.

Career and personal development support with a $1000 allowance for self-investment.

Employer-sponsored short-term disability plan and optional long-term disability plan.

Access to ClassPass credits for fitness and wellness activities.

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Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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