Senior Accountant - Great Growth, Pay, and Firm! (JS)

The Mergis Group  Senior Accountant (WDC-JS) The Mergis Group, Washington, DC’s leading recruiting agency, is currently managing an outstanding Senior Accountant opportunity for a top-tier professional services firm located in Arlington, VA. The successful candidate will manage key accounting functions and perform technical financial analysis, driving the success of the accounting team. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow and refine skills with a high-profile organization that is rooted in tradition, employee development, and collaborative team-effort. Offering great pay, benefits, and 401K plan, this position will bring rewards and valuable experience to your career. Job Description:·  Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis; analyze monthly journal entries·  Manage the monthly closing process and review all supporting financial information·  Perform investigative variance analysis of accounts, budgets, and financial statements by comparing projected and actual results·  Prepare and analyze financial statements on a monthly basis; conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as needed·  Assist with new accountant training and serve as a resource to accountants for journal entries, account reconciliations, etc. Job Requirements:·  3 or more years proficient accounting experience; public experience a plus Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a major plus·  Strong analytical skills and ability to derive relevant business meaning from complex financial information·  Ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines with strong organization and attention-to-detail·  Excellent communication skills and comfort working in both team and individual environments Location: Metro-Accessible Qualified candidates, please send a MS Word Document Resume to Joe Sinclair at joesinclair@mergisgroup.com . The Mergis Group – A Division of Spherion“It is our pursuit to advance your career” The Mergis Group specializes in matching the skill sets of high caliber accounting professionals with the most prominent and challenging opportunities in the Washington, DC area. Built on a 35 year relationship with the local market, our career consultants can provide the resume tips, interviewing strategies, and inside information needed to realize your professional goals. Whether you are actively searching or passively browsing, we will partner with you to locate a true fit with your career objectives. Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.