Senior Accountant - In Office and Hybrid. Right hand to the Controller $90- $100k Direct Hire

Merito Group•Springfield, VA

38d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Job Functions: Assist the Controller in preparing accurate, complete, and timely financial statements and management reports. Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries for the month-end close, including reconciling inter-company transactions. Act as the System Administrator for Lease Query, overseeing the recent implementation of ASC 842 in the lease management system. Maintain the lease schedule to ensure compliance with new lease accounting standards for all company leases. Support initiatives aimed at standardizing and creating actionable reports, including developing ad hoc reports using available tools. Respond to inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory agencies. Contribute to the development and completion of assigned special projects. Prepare the Monthly Financial Packet, including balancing A/P & A/R reports with the balance sheet, reviewing the GL Detail Report for discrepancies and addressing them with department managers and the Controller when necessary, and providing backup for GL entries. Manage vendor and customer relationships with a sense of urgency and efficiency. Analyze and resolve issues and concerns quickly, escalating them when necessary. Take direct responsibility for all cash accounts, reconciling statements monthly, overseeing daily deposits, and handling high-level issues. Review AP check runs and release them based on cash flow and deadlines. Manage weekly and monthly financial and cash reporting. Audit the P&L Expense Report (GL Detail Report for requested accounts) on a monthly basis. Handle Sales Tax Reporting and payments on a monthly basis. Prepare, execute, report, and record general ledger entries for bi-weekly payroll. Reconcile bank statements for all accounts monthly and generate the reconciliation report.

Requirements

Possess a clear understanding of GAAP financial statements.
Apply finance and accounting knowledge in daily activities.
Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office skills, including the ability to create sophisticated spreadsheets with advanced interactive functions like macros, pivot tables, or other advanced formulas.
Communicate clearly in both verbal and written form, collaborate, and build positive rapport with staff and management across functional areas.
Be responsive, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Define and implement internal controls, process improvements, and best practices.
Thrive in a fast-growing company and meet deadlines.
Work effectively as a team member and as a team leader.
Possess excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette.
Exhibit a passionate and hardworking attitude.
Be a well-organized professional with strong prioritization and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Controller in preparing accurate, complete, and timely financial statements and management reports.
Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries for the month-end close, including reconciling inter-company transactions.
Act as the System Administrator for Lease Query, overseeing the recent implementation of ASC 842 in the lease management system. Maintain the lease schedule to ensure compliance with new lease accounting standards for all company leases.
Support initiatives aimed at standardizing and creating actionable reports, including developing ad hoc reports using available tools.
Respond to inquiries from management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Contribute to the development and completion of assigned special projects.
Prepare the Monthly Financial Packet, including balancing A/P & A/R reports with the balance sheet, reviewing the GL Detail Report for discrepancies and addressing them with department managers and the Controller when necessary, and providing backup for GL entries.
Manage vendor and customer relationships with a sense of urgency and efficiency.
Analyze and resolve issues and concerns quickly, escalating them when necessary.
Take direct responsibility for all cash accounts, reconciling statements monthly, overseeing daily deposits, and handling high-level issues.
Review AP check runs and release them based on cash flow and deadlines.
Manage weekly and monthly financial and cash reporting.
Audit the P&L Expense Report (GL Detail Report for requested accounts) on a monthly basis.
Handle Sales Tax Reporting and payments on a monthly basis.
Prepare, execute, report, and record general ledger entries for bi-weekly payroll.
Reconcile bank statements for all accounts monthly and generate the reconciliation report.