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Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill

Bethesda, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Biology, Business Support, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Credit Cards, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Fortune 500 Customers, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Regulations, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Bethesda, MD
POSTED
11 days ago


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 role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, with a focus on general ledger activities, accounts payable oversight, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to independently manage accounting processes while collaborating across departments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain the general ledger, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and resolving transactional discrepancies.

  • Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciling items.

  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

  • Assist with financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements and variance analysis.

  • Oversee accounts payable and expense-related activities, including credit card reconciliations and purchase order tracking.

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.

  • Assist with audit preparation by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.

  • Identify and implement process improvements, including documentation of policies and procedures.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally on ad hoc projects and support business initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

  • CPA or progress toward certification is a plus.

  • Experience with Sage Intacct and Concur preferred.

  • Corporate accounting experience preferred with a strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service-oriented mindset.

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

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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™

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