This role requires the candidate to be on-site 4x per week in Arlington, VA. Experience using NetSuite required. Contract will last 3-4 months with ability to go full-time depending on performance. Our client, a growing professional services firm, is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to support the day-to-day accounting function and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This individual will play a key role in the monthly close process, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting while partnering with finance leadership to strengthen accounting processes and controls. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in GAAP accounting, is comfortable owning core accounting processes from start to finish, and can operate effectively in a fast-paced professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and execute key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, payroll-related entries, and other recurring or adjusting entries.
Perform and review balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are appropriately recorded, classified, and supported.
Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements, management reporting, and variance analysis.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including review of transactions, aging schedules, and issue resolution.
Assist with cash management and bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate recording of cash activity.
Support accounting for revenue, client billing, and project-related expenses common within a professional services environment.
Partner with FP&A and business leaders to investigate budget-to-actual variances and provide accurate financial information.
Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
Assist with the annual audit, including preparation of supporting schedules and responding to auditor requests.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls.
Identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes, strengthen controls, and shorten the monthly close.
Depending on level, provide oversight, review, and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Approximately 4–8+ years of progressive accounting experience; professional services experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Demonstrated experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Strong Excel skills, including experience working with large datasets and account reconciliations.
Experience with an ERP or accounting system; exposure to system/process improvements is a plus.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
CPA or public accounting experience is a plus but not required.
