Senior Accountant
Finance / Accounting
Fairfax VA Direct Hire Jan 22, 2025
Employment Enterprises, Inc is supporting a premier real-estate developer with a focus on responsible development- preserving history and honoring the legacy of the land. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial statements for multiple entities. This position requires a strong working knowledge of real estate and construction accounting, Payroll, generally accepted accounting principles, and a high degree of interaction with company employees and vendors. This position is onsite in Fairfax, Virginia and pays $85,000-$95,000 per year.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain supporting schedules and analysis for balance sheet accounts including but not limited to WIP, revenue accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank accounts, and credit cards.
  • Understand and maintain commercial property financial statements.
  • Analyze job cost reports for coding accuracy and project contracts.
  • Process AP, AR, and Bank Reconciliations on a daily and monthly basis.
  • Maintain vendor files, 1099s, and sales and use tax (as applicable).
  • Create and input applicable monthly journal entries into Sage Intacct.
  • Process invoicing draws and payables.
  • Understand and be able to prepare and record complex intercompany transactions.
  • Be able to oversee Certificate of Liability Insurance for subcontractors. Ensure CIOs are up to date and correct.
  • Support and assist the external accounting/audit firms with year-end requirements; prepare work papers; assist in preparing miscellaneous financial reports for third parties.
  • Create various accounting reports as required by management through accounting system and other Microsoft applications such as excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Provide operational support regarding accounting and finance-related matters to departmental teams.
  • Maintain business license schedules and renewals as required.
  • Assist with preparation of personal property tax returns for all properties as required.
  • Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline existing processes, focusing on enhancing efficiencies within the accounting team.
  • Process the company’s bi-weekly payroll through ADP Workforce Now.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards related to the real estate industry, ensuring compliance and best practices.

Senior Accountant Qualifications 
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a min of 4 years of general accounting experience.
  • 3 years of payroll processing experience.
  • 2-3 years of real estate accounting and/or construction accounting required. Commercial preferred.
  • Commercial Property Management accounting experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of accounting for Real Estate development is a bonus.
  • Experience using ADP or similar payroll systems.
  • SAGE experience preferred, will train, but needs to be a fast learner.
  • ERP software experience is required.
  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required (Teams, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and be able to meet deadlines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What we offer:
  • 100% Employer Paid, Medical, Dental and Vision for Employees
  • 50% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision for Dependents
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K, Up to 4% Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Financial Support
  • Employer Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee engagement events
  • Collaborative and positive work environment

“Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”

Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.

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