Senior Accountant - Bethesda, MD
Location :
Bethesda, MD
Job Type :
Direct
Hours :
Full Time
Required Years of Experience :
5+
Required Education :
Bachelor's Degree Required, CPA Required
Travel :
No
Relocation :
No
Job Description :
Our client is a growing financial services firm located in the DC area. They are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and posts general ledger journal entries, month end and accrual Journal entries. Preforms monthly and quarterly general ledger closing.
- Manages reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts to general ledger.
- Maintains the books & records; assists in the administration of all inter-company affiliates.
- Performs general accounting duties including investments, other real estate owned and interface tables reporting activities.
- Performs payroll processing after receiving the bi-weekly reports from ADP via the HR Department.
- Supports, reviews, and maintains the Fixed Assets, diligently ensuring that all entries are made on a timely basis.
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Reconciles and resolves discrepancies
- Analyzes monthly G/L variances.
- Manages leases for leased locations.
- Monitors daily the FRB account and processes the securities entries into the general ledger.
- Conducts research and resolves accounting-related issues including Accounting Standard Code research at the direction of the Manager.
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Annually collects and delivers support for SOX testing and assists the Internal Audit department during audits Updates Standard Operating Procedures and policies. Oversees Federal weekly reporting.
- Acts as a 2nd level approver for new vendors Accounts Payable processing.
- Acts as back-up for Accounting Manager when needed and assists and develops other within the accounting department as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
- 5 years of experience working with general ledger, reconciliation, month-end closing, and general accounting processes of inter-company and fixed assets.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; may consider Master’s Degree in Accounting in Lieu of certification
- Solid understanding of accounting functions
Required Qualifications :
