Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Mclean, Virginia. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting processes and financial analysis. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical financial operations and collaborate on audits and tax filings.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and record journal entries for accruals, prepaid expense amortization, and other month-end close activities.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct balance sheet and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Process accounts payable invoices, follow up with vendors for missing invoices, and create accruals when necessary.
• Download daily cash activities from banking systems and update cash files accordingly.
• Review monthly trial balances for irregular transactions or balances and implement corrective actions.
• Perform monthly variance analysis on revenue and expense accounts, providing explanations for any discrepancies.
• Create financial reports for management, summarizing key data for each entity under the company.
• Support external audits by preparing and delivering required documentation to auditors.
• Assist with local, state, and federal tax filings, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on month-end close and general ledger processes.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and performing detailed account reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of intercompany transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and cash management procedures.
• Ability to analyze EBITDA and other financial metrics.
• Experience with variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with auditors and tax professionals.

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