Senior Staff Accountant

Overview
Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in Washington, DC in their search for a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team. This fully onsite role is responsible for supporting advanced accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and playing a key role in the month-end close process. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Lead key aspects of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting.
• Analyze financial data and support variance analysis and forecasting efforts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and assist with process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and reporting needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• 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.

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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 www.bhsg.com.

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.

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