Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a client engagement at a PE backed company in Northern Virginia. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone in finance with a strong background in accounts receivable, close activities, and balance sheet accuracy. The role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations while helping maintain timely reporting and dependable financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounts receivable activities, including reviewing customer balances, monitoring collections, and helping ensure cash application is recorded accurately.

• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain an accurate general ledger and support the integrity of monthly financial results.

• Lead key month-end close tasks by organizing schedules, reviewing account activity, and resolving discrepancies within required timelines.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify balances, investigate variances, and support clean financial reporting.

• Reconcile bank activity regularly, ensuring transactions are properly recorded and outstanding items are addressed promptly.

• Support ongoing accounting projects and process-related work within Sage Intacct as needed for the client environment.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify transactions, and improve the reliability of accounting data.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated senior-level accounting experience with a strong emphasis on accounts receivable functions.

• Hands-on experience managing month-end close responsibilities in a detail-focused accounting environment.

• Solid working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and account analysis.

• Proven ability to complete account and bank reconciliations with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience using Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems in support of day-to-day accounting operations.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, research, and resolve financial discrepancies efficiently.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams in a project-based setting.

Compensation

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