Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Bethesda, MD Overview Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in Bethesda, MD in their search for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This fully onsite role is responsible for supporting core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in a corporate accounting environment with advanced Excel capabilities. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity. Lead key aspects of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and variance analysis. Analyze financial data and support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives. Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies. Support audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and reporting accuracy. Assist with special projects and provide financial insights to support business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and reporting needs. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Corporate accounting experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and financial data analysis. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™