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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$77,271 / year median in Virginia
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Own and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Record, review, and reconcile general ledger activity to ensure accurate financial results. Prepare financial statements, reports, dashboards, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP. Analyze budget variances, trends, and financial performance to support business decisions. Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, lease accounting, and related reconciliations. Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and internal controls. Coordinate with external auditors and maintain supporting documentation. Partner with internal teams to improve data integrity and provide financial insight.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in corporate or public accounting. Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls. Experience improving accounting processes, close procedures, reporting, documentation, and controls. Proficiency with NetSuite or a similar ERP system, along with advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, project-management, and communication skills. Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and collaborate effectively through change and evolving business needs.Salary Range:
$75,000 to $85,000, based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K and more. If you are a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys owning the close process, improving systems, and supporting a growing finance function, we encourage you to apply.Pay Details:
$75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year Search managed by: Jennifer Green Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance forEmployers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance