Senior Accountant

OneWeb Technologies • McLean, VA

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accountant role is a temporary employee position that serves as a key contributor within the Finance team, overseeing critical accounting functions and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This position leads assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls. The Senior Accountant partners cross-functionally to analyze financial results, resolve discrepancies, enhance accounting processes, and support audits. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. This role requires strong analytical capability, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong technical accounting skills, and eager to take ownership of core accounting processes while supporting a growing organization. This position offers broad exposure to the accounting function and the opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiencies.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (if needed)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage cash accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, cash forecasting support, and resolving discrepancies.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes ensuring timely, accurate, and complete processing.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking with strong attention to detail.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, resolving reconciling items promptly and thoroughly.
• Lead assigned portions of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close reconciliations, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are accurate.
• Analyze financial results, analyze variances, and provide clear, actionable insights to management.
• Assist in preparing financial reporting schedules and supporting analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support external audits, ensuring timely, and organized responses to auditor requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Assist with implementation and enhancement of accounting systems and automation initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by manager.

What This Job Offers

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