Senior Accountant, General Ledger, Finance

Low Cost IT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant General Ledger, will report to the Associate Director, Accounting. The Senior Accountant’s responsibilities include performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. This position is based in Washington, DC (hybrid schedule).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Proficiency with excel
Understanding and knowledge of automated systems
Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline driven environment
Must be an outstanding communicator, with established skills in accuracy, organization, and experience working in a high-volume environment

Responsibilities

Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions
Maintains and balances general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies
Perform month-end and year-end account reconciliations including preparation of working papers for auditors' review
Enter, revise, sort, calculate and create tables for analysis, account reconciliations, year-end working papers, etc
Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures
Coordinate complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
dental insurance
vision insurance
flexible spending accounts
403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
group term and supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
back-up care
employee assistance program
12 paid holidays
20 vacation days
10 sick days
3 personal days
8 weeks of family leave care