Senior Accountant

Recruiter
Cordia Resources
Location
Vienna, Virginia, United States
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
16 Sep 2020
Closes
17 Sep 2020
Ref
13621415
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Qualified accountant
Cordia Partners is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Vienna, Virginia.

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities:
  • Prepares day-to-day and month-end close entries including revenue, payroll, prepaid expenses, unbilled accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities.
  • Prepares complex reconciliations for necessary balance sheet accounts, various other general ledger accounts, and budget to actual variance analysis.
  • Assists with the month-end and year-end closing process.
  • Develops and maintains an understanding of the accounting operations within each assigned client. Obtains a working knowledge of the client's accounting software packages. Responsible for recommending and enforcing the internal controls, policies, and procedures established by the client.
  • Assists external auditors and tax accountants at year-end with preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
  • Assists in the preparation of the client's year-end 1099 submissions.
  • Recommends, designs, and implements any necessary department controls and procedures.
  • Interacts with the client as needed.
  • Supervisory responsibilities include:
    • Reviews and supervises staff accountant's monthly work, including but not limited to, journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
    • Coaches and mentors Staff Accountants through project management
    • Disburses client requests to team members to manage deadlines
  • Assists with annual budget preparation and support.
Senior Accountant Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Required)
  • Utmost discretion, strong ethics
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in the accounting field
  • Strong understanding of Accounting Principles, knowledge of GAAP
  • Advanced understanding of general and subsidiary ledgers and financial statements
  • Understanding of key not-for-profit concepts, such as Net Assets, Functional Expenses, SEFA reporting, etc.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Extremely detail orientated with strong analytical skills
  • Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and client requirements
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment
Optional Desired Skills:
  • CPA license preferred
  • Intacct Accounting System
  • QuickBooks Accounting System
  • Project Accounting experience
  • Experience with Positive Pay
  • Experience processing and reviewing payroll
  • Experience with Bill.com or similar system
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience as an auditor

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