Senior Accountant

Pavion•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across the globe. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries. Global Reach. Local Service. As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service. With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future-ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our shared services team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of at least two distinct accounting disciplines (e.g., general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany, AP/AR).
Experience closing the books for multiple entities, sites, or business units.
Experience performing account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities in a multi-entity environment.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
Experience applying accrual accounting principles and managing period-end cut-off procedures

Responsibilities

Key contributor to the monthly general ledger close for international entities and reporting process towards an initial 5-day close
Responsible for P&L and Balance Sheet accounting across multiple functional areas, including accruals and prepaids, fixed assets, leases, payroll, intercompany, cash and bank reconciliations, and AP/AR subledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
Research and investigate financial variances for monthly fluctuation analysis (P&L and Balance Sheet) and resolve issues in an expeditious manner.
Own end-to-end close activities across multiple accounting disciplines concurrently, shifting priorities as needed to meet reporting deadlines.
Partner with AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, FP&A, and site/business unit finance leads to resolve issues at the source rather than at the ledger.
Support alignment with Shared Services Accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
Prepare and maintain business process documentation for core accounting activities.
Prepare and review accounting for foreign currency transactions, including remeasurement and translation adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Perform intercompany reconciliations across domestic and international entities and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Support global consolidation activities, including preparation of elimination entries, consolidation schedules, and foreign entity reporting packages.
Partner with regional finance teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of international transactions and adherence to corporate accounting policies.
Assist with local statutory reporting requirements, external audits, and compliance activities for international subsidiaries.
Research and document accounting treatment for cross-border transactions and other international accounting matters.
Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and FP&A teams to support international operations, intercompany settlements, and foreign currency-related transactions.