Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Virginia Beach, Virginia in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will support accurate financial reporting by reviewing account activity, developing supporting schedules, and delivering meaningful analysis for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a solid grasp of month-end processes, and the ability to investigate variances and reporting issues with precision.Responsibilities:• Prepare and refine financial statements to support timely and accurate reporting for management review.• Build and maintain detailed work papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules that substantiate account balances.• Lead key month-end close activities, including posting journal entries and validating general ledger accuracy.• Examine operating results, financial trends, and budget-to-actual differences to identify notable variances and performance drivers.• Research accounting guidance and reporting questions, then recommend appropriate treatment based on findings.• Perform account and bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a thorough and timely manner.• Contribute to year-end audit preparation by organizing documentation and coordinating responses to audit requests.• Support special financial analysis assignments and cross-functional projects as business needs arise.