What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at BGS Consulting?
Our leading technology services client, based in Leesburg, Virginia is seeking a Senior Accountant. This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles and GAAP standards, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support, contributing to the overall financial integrity of the organization.
Location: This is an onsite opportunity in Leesburg, VA.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, practices, and standards in performing complex duties related to preparing and analyzing financial information to record transactions, prepare reports and review and verify for accuracy.
- Compile, review, analyze and record financial information to the general ledger, including reconciliation, journal entries, fixed assets, etc.
- Complete monthly closings general ledger and account maintenance.
- Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies to ensure general ledger account information is accurate, consistent, traceable, and auditable.
- Manage and record and review transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with financial statement preparation for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
- Assisting with external annual audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.
- Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies and issues of non-compliance
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
- Observe and document processes and procedures related to all aspects of accounting and operations functions; as well as provide input on areas for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 5-8 years in accounting/finance
- CPA,CMA a plus
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work effectively across two locations – Tyson’s Corner/Vienna, and Leesburg, Virginia.
- Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
ABOUT BGS CONSULTING:
BGS Consulting is a professional services firm, located in Tysons Corner, VA, delivering finance and accounting resources with deep operational experience to fill the direct hire and project-based needs of our clients.
