Posted 01/12/2026
Job Number: 15186
Senior Accountant
Arlington, VA • Hybrid
Industry: Government
Job Category: Accounting
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $105,000 - $120,000/Annually
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Job Description
A fast-growing, mission-driven consulting firm is hiring a skilled Senior Accountant with payroll experience, who will thrive in a collaborative environment. This role supports critical financial operations, ensuring accuracy in payroll and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to manage a fast-paced work environment while maintaining high standards of communication. The culture emphasizes teamwork, and a proactive approach is essential for success. Individuals who are eager to learn and contribute positively to team dynamics will excel in this role.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities :
- Oversee payroll accounting activities, ensuring payroll entries are accurate and properly recorded in the general ledger.
- Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and perform detailed reconciliations for labor, wages, benefits, payroll taxes, and associated accruals as part of the month-end close.
- Partner with HR and payroll providers to resolve payroll discrepancies and timing differences.
- Support payroll and payroll-related audits, including 401(k) and benefit plan audits, by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and documentation while ensuring strong internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll and employment tax regulations.
- Review and reconcile state and local payroll tax filings, payments, and notices.
- Assist with new state registrations, agency correspondence, and compliance research.
- Support year-end payroll processes, including W-2 and related filings.
- Own month-end close activities, including posting journal entries for prepaids, fixed assets and depreciation, and performing thorough balance sheet and P&L reconciliations in the general ledger.
- Investigate and resolve variances, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Support client invoicing by preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate invoices in a timely manner, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with contracts, billing schedules, and collections support.
- Support cash flow forecasting by monitoring payroll, billing, and other working capital drivers and analyzing variances to forecast.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
- Support internal and external audits by compiling documentation and providing explanations as needed.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively, with team-oriented mindset.
Senior Accountant Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong payroll accounting exposure
- Hands-on experience with payroll reconciliations and multi-state payroll tax compliance
- Familiarity with payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
- Demonstrated experience with monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting
- Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
- U.S. citizenship
- Proficiency in Unanet GovCon ERP preferred
- Federal Contractor experience preferred
- Prior experience in a small to mid-size professional services or consulting firm preferred
Benefits:
- Flexible PTO policy with unlimited days subject to manager approval.
- 401k plan with employer match after two months.
- Health insurance options, including HMO and PPO, with 80% coverage for individuals and 50% for dependents.
- Paid federal holidays, totaling 11 days per year.
- Career and personal development support with a $1000 allowance for self-investment.
- Employer-sponsored short-term disability plan and optional long-term disability plan.
- Access to ClassPass credits for fitness and wellness activities.
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