Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller

Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert is hiring a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to become a key member of a lean, high‑impact finance team. This role reports directly to senior finance leadership and serves as the #2 in accounting , playing a critical role in bringing core accounting work in‑house and strengthening reporting, controls, and systems. If you’re someone who enjoys owning the GL, building meaningful reports in Sage Intacct, and partnering closely with leadership , this is an opportunity to make a visible impact and grow into a future Controller role.

Requirements

Must‑Have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong, hands‑on Sage Intacct experience (required) — including dashboards, reporting, and customization
Solid knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to work independently with limited oversight
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Concur, Salesforce, and/or Paylocity
Background in small to mid‑sized or scaling organizations
Prior experience acting in a lead or Assistant Controller capacity
Exposure to multi‑entity or intercompany accounting

Responsibilities

Act as the #2 in the accounting function, supporting senior finance leadership
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Build and maintain Sage Intacct dashboards, reports, and custom reporting
Manage and reconcile transactions across multiple systems, including: Vendor invoices Credit card activity Bank deposits Intercompany transactions
Understand system integrations and troubleshoot data or connection issues
Handle invoicing, accounts receivable, and collections support
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements
Provide support and guidance to other team members as needed