Gates Hudson · 4 months ago
SR. CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT
Gates Hudson is a company based in Fairfax, Virginia, seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant. The role involves providing management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts, preparing financial statements, and supporting accounting functions for mergers and acquisitions.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data
Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts
Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes
Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Qualification
Required
BA in accounting, finance or business
2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
Experience in general ledger entries, account reconciliations, accruals
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with all levels of the organization
Strong internal and external customer service
Ability to meet tight deadlines, with excellent time management and organization skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated and sound work ethic
Strong technology skills, especially with bank reconciliations, online banking systems, automated banking and procurement systems
Strong excel skills