Senior Accounting Specialist

Description

The Senior Accounting Specialist applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to establish the integrity of the financial statements by providing accounting and financial support to the department through the preparation and analysis of journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations. Areas of focus may include but are not limited to payroll processing, cash management, fixed assets, tax compliance, billing management and financial system management.

PBMares Core Values

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring
  
  
  

What that means for you:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match, & HSA
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
• Summer Hours- Friday half days (based on a minimum 40 hour work week)
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program
• CPA Certification reimbursement and bonus program
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm
  
  
  

What you will do:

• Review work of the Accounting Specialists
• Leading and providing high level support in projects and initiatives
• Drive process improvement
• Guides Accounting Specialist and other staff by answering questions as needed
• Processes daily cash receipts to the appropriate customer account and ensures reconciliation of the related batch
• Processes and/or conducts research on client invoices, returns, and credits
• Review correspondence submitted by clients and make necessary adjustments/notifications, as applicable
• Setup and or review Wire/ACH activity for processing
• Receive, review, and enter vendor invoices in accordance with firm policy guidelines
• Review and approve expense reports in accordance with firm policy guidelines
• Updates and reconciles sub-ledger activity to the general ledger or may review the work of an Accounting Specialist
• Guide staff on timesheet completion, billable hours and expenses, billing techniques and related policies and procedures
• Assist with the management of work-in-process (WIP) and outstanding accounts receivable as needed
• Ensures accuracy and compliance with laws and standards by maintaining financial records through the preparation and review of journal entries
• Process and review journal entries, both manual and electronic in support of month-end close
• Reviews general ledger activity and prepares account reconciliations and work papers for various areas which may include but are not limited to bank accounts, (WIP), accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets including the review of Accounting Specialists deliverables
• Analyzes account activity and determines reconciling journal entries based on discrepancies found by researching and interpreting general ledger data
• Assist with financial planning and budgeting processes, as needed
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal management and supported groups
• Ensures processes are documented in easy-to-follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Reviews, updates, and identifies ways to improve existing accounting processes
• Produce bi-weekly payroll multi-state payroll, including off-cycle payments or supplemental (bonus and year ending) payrolls, as needed
• Computes wages and salaries, overtime, deductions, taxes and other withholdings.
  
  
  

Position Requirements:

• 6 years' experience in Finance and Accounting OR 2 years' experience with Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Banking, or Finance
• Demonstrated working knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn, implement and train others on accounting systems
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Works with confidential client matters, and as such is required to maintain confidentiality
  
  
  

Position Requirements

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  
  
  

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.