Senior Accountant

Summary

Join GRF CPAs & Advisors, a Bethesda, MD CPA firm, as a Senior Accountant on our Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services team. This role involves supervising and executing engagements using cloud-based accounting systems like Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online. You will handle monthly close processes, train staff, and maintain client relationships. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 3+ years of public accounting or private industry experience, and CPA licensure or active exam preparation. We offer a competitive salary, remote work options, a 401(k) plan, paid individual medical, and a flexible work culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3 years or more experience in public accounting or private industry, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed
• Either hold a current and valid certified public accountant's license or be in active preparation to sit for the CPA exam

Responsibilities

• Handle aspects of the monthly close including reconciliations, preparation of supporting schedules, financial analysis and quality review, financial reporting
• Use, train, and implement cloud-based tools such as Bill.com, Nexonia, Tallie and others
• Coordinate various phases of engagements with engagement supervisor or manager; review working papers for accuracy & completeness, communicate with clients
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement as needed
• Train staff members, offer guidance and direction and give constructive criticism
• Assist clients with an understanding of financial reporting and other accounting matters
• Ensure that deliverables are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards
• Communicate engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity and other business concerns to the client and the partner in charge
• Maintain strong client relationships
• Organize projects, set priorities, and delegate tasks under evolving circumstances for different clients & partners
• Keep long term objectives in mind while focusing on daily activities
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information
• Mentor and train staff

Preferred Qualifications

• A concentration in nonprofit organizations
• Prior CPA firm experience
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage Intacct
• Experience with cloud-based applications such as Bill.com, Tallie, Expensify

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Paid individual medical
• Culture that fosters flexibility and career development
• Option to work remotely or at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD