Senior Accountant
Cherry Bekaert • Arlington, Virginia • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 2, 2026
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant. This role will be responsible for key accounting functions, including month-end close, journal entries, bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and audit support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations
- Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
- Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation to auditors
- Analyze financial data and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Support process improvements and accounting best practices
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong general ledger accounting experience required
- Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
- Audit preparation and support experience preferred
- Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus
- QuickBooks experience is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $87,000–$113,000 per year (median ~$96,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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