Senior Accountant

Bloomberg Industry Group • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

You will have core accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced and innovative information service company. You will apply a solid understanding of accounting principles to ensure the integrity of financial data, collaborate with team members, and use problem-solving skills to evaluate and improve processes.

The role includes preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements; developing and maintaining reports and queries; analyzing complex financial data; managing accruals; and supporting audit and internal control processes. You will also partner with finance groups and other departments on projects and accounting for new or unique transactions, comply with financial reporting requirements, and perform special projects and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Nice To Haves

• CPA is desirable.
• SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements while meeting deadlines under a tight month-end close schedule.
• Develop and maintain internal and external reports and system queries; verify and analyze reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze large quantities of complex data, using Excel to research and draw conclusions from financial data.
• Identify possible discrepancies in financial data or accounting calculations and develop or recommend solutions.
• Manage the accrual process for various business units, including reviewing accruals for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with external audits and the internal controls assessment process.
• Partner with finance groups on projects and work with other departments to ensure proper accounting for new or unique transactions.
• Comply with financial reporting requirements, including census surveys.
• Participate in special projects and perform duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior