Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (CPA Required) Serve as a key individual contributor responsible for maintaining accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Own complex accounting areas, exercise strong technical judgment, and drive continuous improvement across close, reporting, and control processes while collaborating with Finance, FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors. Responsibilities Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet and profit and loss accounts. Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement of close activities. Perform variance and flux analysis, investigate drivers of change, and communicate explanations and insights to management. Manage invoice creation, submission, and monitoring of receivables aging to support effective cash flow and collections. Write, modify, and generate general ledger reports as needed to support internal and external reporting requirements. Participate in the development and documentation of formal accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memorandums to support audit and regulatory requirements. Partner with FP&A and Reporting teams on ERP enhancements, reporting optimization, and close efficiency initiatives. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure compliance with SOX requirements. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors to support audits and ongoing financial initiatives. Leverage the work of others, incorporate feedback, and carry tasks through to completion while maintaining high quality and accuracy. Delegate tasks appropriately, help develop teammates, and contribute to expanding the overall capacity and effectiveness of the accounting team. Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the finance organization. Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in accounting. 3–4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to commercial or large corporate clients. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition principles, including ASC 606. Hands‑on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support. Proficiency in accounting for profit and loss statements and performing P&L analysis. Experience with ERP systems, with NetSuite strongly preferred. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and working with large data sets for data analysis. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, meet communicated and expected deadlines, and handle multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial results and drivers. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, business partners, leadership, co‑workers, and clients in a professional and courteous manner. High intellectual curiosity and the ability to think critically beyond transactional processing to identify improvements and efficiencies. Additional Skills & Qualifications CPA certification strongly preferred. Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred, especially with commercial or large corporate clients. Experience in revenue recognition roles as well as generalist accounting roles covering general ledger, reconciliation, financial reporting, and audit. Experience with procurement, vendor onboarding, and spend management platforms, with ZIP preferred. Demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to operate independently while partnering with key stakeholders. Motivation to move from public accounting into an in‑house role within a growing team and organization. Job Type & Location Permanent position, hybrid work environment, McLean, VA. Pay and Benefits Salary range: $120,000 / yr. 5 % bonus structure. Benefits include standard company offerings consistent with a healthcare organization’s compensation package. Application Deadline Position anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the designated accommodation team. 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