Senior Accountant in Washington

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Support execution of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications across various balance sheet and P&L accounts

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger, including proper period cutoffs

• Assist with monthly variance and flux analyses across revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts

• Support preparation of internal financial reporting packages and schedules for management review

General Ledger Accounting

• Own assigned areas of the General Ledger, ensuring transactions are prepared accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Support fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, and expense allocations

• Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and documentation

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate coding and classification of transactions

• Support inter-company accounting and reconciliations

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external audits

• Support SOX/internal control activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to strengthen internal controls and reduce manual work

Must-have qualifications:

• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, of which 2-3 years within Big 4 Accounting is preferred

• Experience within a private equity-backed technology, or professional services environment preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification is required.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP; exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition preferred

• Experience supporting month-end close and General Ledger accounting processes

• Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience preferred

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset