Senior Accountant

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Tysons, VA — Hybrid, four days per week on-site

Assignment Type: Temporary

Compensation: $40.00–$50.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Job Description

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temporary contract opportunity with an established organization in Tysons, VA. This position will provide hands-on accounting support during a period of systems implementation and organizational transition.

The Senior Accountant will focus heavily on general ledger accounting, revenue, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close. The ideal candidate will have a strong corporate accounting foundation, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues in a detailed, deadline-driven environment.

This position is expected to last approximately three to four months, with the potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting activities.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with revenue accounting, analysis, and related reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze accruals and supporting schedules.
• Manage prepaid expense accounting and monthly amortization activity.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and appropriate classification.
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial analyses for accounting leadership.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel extensively for reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and accounting schedules.
• Assist with accounting system implementation and transition activities.
• Document existing accounting processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Support the transition of manual accounting processes into improved or automated systems.
• Identify process gaps, accounting discrepancies, and opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Provide accounting support to the Controller, Accounting Manager, and broader accounting team.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc accounting analysis as needed.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and ensure compliance with established accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Several years of progressive general ledger or corporate accounting experience.
• Previous Senior Accountant-level experience strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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