We are working with a large Healthcare company in the Arlington area that is looking for a strong Senior Accountant for their Corporate Accounting Team. The Senior Accountant reports to the Assistant Controller and contributes to preparing timely and accurate financial reports.

Primary Job Duties:

• Prepare journal entries accurately, timely, and with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial results as requested by management.
• Seek and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Recommend modifications to accounting processes.
• Marshal resources to implement improvement efforts.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure that desktop procedures are complete, accurate, and updated timely for areas of responsibility.
• Assist in training other team members.
• Lead or assist with special projects as needed.
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Related fields include Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting/Management Information Systems.
• 3+ years of direct accounting experience required. Month end close, Treasury, or Financial Analysis experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and finance and treasury functions, including revenue, credit, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint skills a plus.

Interpersonal Skills & Attributes:

• Attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and with ambiguous or incomplete instructions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with varying levels within the Company.