Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a healthcare organization in McLean, Virginia through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will provide critical accounting coverage while the team fills a permanent opening and will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial reporting during the monthly close cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, especially in ASC 606, along with a hands-on approach to reconciliations, analysis, and general ledger activities.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Apply ASC 606 guidance to recognize revenue for contracts with healthcare provider customers and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Analyze financial fluctuations and explain period-over-period variances to support month-end reporting.
• Assist with close-related accounting tasks and provide dependable support across ad hoc activities tied to the monthly reporting process.
• Partner with accounting leadership to help sustain continuity in day-to-day operations during the interim coverage period.

• Proven experience working as a Senior Accountant or in a similar-level accounting role.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.

• Demonstrated expertise in account reconciliations and resolving balance sheet discrepancies.

• Solid understanding of ASC 606 and its application to revenue recognition.

• Ability to perform variance analysis and communicate key financial drivers clearly.

• Experience supporting month-end close activities in a fast-paced environment.