A Bethesda Based Client of ours in the tech space is Senior Accountant to play a key role in managing our financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This position offers excellent benefits, including 401(k), generous paid leave, and paid tuition for career advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close activities and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support Finance department projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain month-end close checklists and calendars.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Prepare account reconciliations, accruals, and prepaid schedules.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Analyze financial data and provide variance explanations.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information.
• Assist with audits.
• Adhere to GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in special projects and system implementations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 1-3 years of general ledger accounting experience, focusing on month-end close, preferably in a service-oriented industry.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with an ERP system is preferred.