Senior Accountant

Overview

This role is located in Reston, VA or offers remote work.

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to own accounts payable and payroll functions and provide general ledger accounting support across multiple legal entities in Unanet. The position requires 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, strong Unanet proficiency (required), and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

Daily tasks

• Manage organization setup and maintenance, including new vendors, customers, employees, and 1099s
• Enter vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Review bank activity daily to capture and record auto-pay expenses
• Serve as the Finance point of contact for expense report review and approval
• Process and post expense reports
• Administer Unanet user setup and access

Weekly tasks

• Run weekly AP aging reports and process approved vendor payments in coordination with FP&A
• Process vendor payments in Unanet and set up ACH/wire transfers in the bank
• Track 1099 annual payments
• Manage corporate AMEX credit card program, including:
  • Importing AMEX data into Unanet
  • Managing corporate subscriptions
  • Entering AMEX transactions in Unanet via journal entries (JEs)
• Work with vendors to reconcile discrepancies

Semi-monthly tasks

• Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple entities in Paylocity
• Process expense report payments in Paylocity
• Enter payroll transactions in Unanet via journal entries
• Post labor costs once timesheets are finalized
• Manage garnishments, including setup, deductions, and remittance
• Process 401(k) contributions post-payroll
• Manage 401(k) loan deductions and tracking
• Handle payroll tax notices and serve as the point of contact for communications with Paycor on payroll tax matters
• Resolve payroll-related state tax issues as they arise

Monthly tasks

• Perform bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts
• Complete month-end balance sheet account reconciliations for all entities
• Prepare and submit reclassification and month-end journal entries

Quarterly reporting

• Prepare and submit B&O local tax reports
• Review payroll tax reports for accuracy

Annual tasks & reporting

• Provide support during the annual audit
• File personal property tax and BPOL tax returns
• Track and report 1099s by January 31

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned within Finance and across other functional areas as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role
• Proficiency in Unanet (required — candidates without Unanet experience will not be considered)
• Experience with accounts payable and payroll processing
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a remote environment
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned functions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Paylocity payroll platform
• Multi-legal entity (MLE) accounting experience
• Experience supporting government contractors
• Familiarity with B&O tax filings and personal property/BPOL tax reporting

Compensation & Benefits

• The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is $90,000 - $100,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
• Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.

Location

Reston, VA or remote