Senior Finance Accountant

Senior Accountant - Arlington, VA

Position Overview

Beacon Hill has partnered with a corporate client in Arlington, VA in their search for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will support both accounting operations and financial analysis functions. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and delivering insights through reporting and analysis. This position combines technical accounting responsibilities with financial analyst duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and provide insight into trends and variances.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes.
• Assist with audit support and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end close and reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or Python is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Experience in a role combining accounting and financial analysis is preferred.

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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