Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in the heart of Washington DC as we seek an experienced Senior Accountant to drive financial excellence. This urgent opening requires a detail-oriented professional ready to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment. You'll be instrumental in shaping our financial strategy while enjoying competitive compensation and growth opportunities in the nation's capital.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements with variance reporting
- Manage complex month-end and year-end closing processes
- Lead internal controls implementation and SOX compliance initiatives
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable and general ledger maintenance
- Collaborate with auditors during external financial examinations
- Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting and budgeting
- Mentor junior accounting staff on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA/MBA preferred)
- 5+ years of public accounting or corporate finance experience
- Expertise in GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel (VLOOKUP/PivotTables)
- Proven experience with multi-state tax compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration