Senior Accountant - Corporate

Stanley Martin • Reston, Virginia • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jul 28, 2026

A day in the life of a Senior Accountant:

Life as a Corporate Senior Accountant is dynamic but challenging, as your job is to manage various business accounts. As a Team leader, you will be responsible for the preparation of consolidated monthly financial statements, ensuring the proper recordings of payroll, insurance, overhead, job cost allocations, accruals, and other entries. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining and populating the commission software, processing monthly commission payments and any other tasks assigned by your manager. You will start your day by reviewing the previous day’s accounting transactions. Working cross-functionally with divisions, you will resolve any business issues that may have arisen, as well as provide useful information for decision-making. Throughout your day, you will audit A/P-processed invoices for accuracy, reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure correct classification and accuracy, and prepare detailed work papers for year-end audits and quarter-end reviews. The Senior Accountant also plays an important role in mentoring team members by promoting a culture of high standards, continuous improvement, and a strong work ethic. You will nurture internal and external relationships, prioritizing collaboration, in a hybrid work setting.

Technical Tools Used Daily

Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel SharePoint

What is Stanley Martin looking for in a Senior Accountant?

The ideal Senior Accountant candidate is a proven leader who is organized and detail-oriented, with a positive attitude and an overall commitment to providing useful financial information on a regular basis. Being able to thrive in a high-volume environment, with the ability to effectively organize large data sets while communicating clearly and building strong relationships, is imperative to the success of this role

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Accounting experience with G/L emphasis Excited to collaborate in a team environment Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others Commitment to safeguarding confidential information

Nice to Haves:

CPA certification

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