Senior Associate, Financial Accounting

Palladium•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Palladium is seeking a Senior Associate, Financial Accounting to support the financial integrity and operational success of its Americas Region. The role covers general ledger management, account reconciliations, monthly close, payroll accounting, audit support, and financial compliance. The successful candidate will work with project teams, regional leadership, and corporate stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The position is based in Palladium’s Arlington, Virginia office and follows a hybrid model of three days in the office and two days working from home. Candidates must have current US work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available. The Senior Associate reports to the Manager, Financial Accounting, has no supervisory responsibilities, and liaises with corporate stakeholders, senior managers, project teams, other employees, and external service providers.

Requirements

Professional experience with demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to move between systems, processes, technical details, strategy development, and problem-solving.
Experience with US GAAP.
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Exposure to treasury and foreign exchange.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to resolve complex issues, build strong relationships, and deliver outcomes.
Strong analytical, planning, and financial management skills, including the ability to manage competing projects under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Current US work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IFRS is preferred; experience with government accounting regulations, CAS, and FAR is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly cash reconciliations and related journal entries.
Record and maintain cash receipt transactions and company credit card acquittals.
Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for asset and liability accounts and provide written explanations of significant variances.
Perform monthly salary and wages reconciliations.
Support project teams with QuickBooks setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Provide backup support for finance operations, including accounts payable payment releases, as needed.
Assist with preparation and review of local legal entity trial balances.
Support corporate, project, payroll, indirect cost, and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Respond to ad hoc financial and accounting requests as assigned.