Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Glen Allen, Virginia. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close cycle, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and a practical approach to resolving issues while working with teams across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Execute monthly close activities by preparing and recording journal entries, including accrual-related postings and other period-end adjustments.

• Oversee prepaid and accrued expense accounting by tracking activity, completing amortization entries, and confirming balances are properly stated.

• Review general ledger activity to identify variances, research unusual transactions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations with thorough supporting documentation to ensure accounts are accurate and fully substantiated.

• Work with operational and business partners to understand spending patterns, vendor matters, and the timing of expense recognition.

• Provide schedules, analyses, and supporting records needed for internal reviews and external audit requests.

• Help maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and policy alignment to support a strong internal control environment.

• Collaborate across departments to answer accounting questions, address issues, and improve consistency in financial processes.

• Recommend and implement process enhancements that increase the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of accounting activities.

• Contribute to special accounting assignments and other projects as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 4 to 6 or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end close practices.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis with a high level of accuracy.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and established accounting controls.
• CPA designation or active progress toward certification is preferred.
• Ability to investigate accounting issues, interpret financial activity, and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliations and related balance sheet account review.

Compensation

$85,000.00-$110,000.00 Yearly

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