Senior Accountant

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and resolution of accounting issues
• Support annual financial statement and FAR overhead audits by preparing organized documentation, researching issues, and responding to auditor requests in coordination with the Corporate Controller
• Manage banking activities, monitor cash activity, prepare weekly cash flow reports and bank reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies while following established approvals and internal controls
• Perform ad hoc reporting, accounting research, and financial analysis; verify source data and communicate findings and recommendations clearly
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce manual work, strengthen controls, improve accuracy, and help the team meet deadlines
• Own the employee expense report process, including training others to perform reviews and overseeing the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and policy compliance of the end result
• Help employees and reviewers resolve expense questions, clarify documentation requirements, and address recurring issues
• Maintain clear procedures and supporting records for accounting processes, audits, and internal reviews
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, proactive follow-up, and ownership of assignments through completion
• Manage competing priorities and close deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with employees, accounting colleagues, and auditors
• Work independently with sound judgment and recognize when an issue needs to be escalated
• Other accounting-related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA certification is not required but preferred
• Approximately seven years of progressive accounting experience, including required experience in the architecture and engineering industry
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision required
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and experience with monthly close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience supporting annual audits, preparing audit documentation, and responding to auditor questions
• Working knowledge of FAR and basic cost allowability principles relevant to architecture and engineering firms and overhead audits
• High proficiency in Excel and the ability to work accurately and efficiently with complex reports and large datasets
• Regular, practical use of AI tools such as ChatGPT to analyze information and improve processes, with sound judgment in validating results
• Demonstrated success implementing accounting process improvements
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; reliable follow-through and discretion with sensitive information

Why would a candidate want this job?

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure