Senior Accountant (US Firm Accounting Operations)

Location: Washington, DC; in-office 4 days per week

Salary: $110,000–$115,000 base salary annually, plus potential eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive program.

Company

A private markets investment firm bringing together people, ideas, and capital to support companies and deliver performance for investors.

What you will do

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reserves, and related accounting support for consolidated entities.
• Review Staff Accountant work, approve routine activities within established thresholds, and escalate complex or judgmental matters.
• Investigate unusual balances, missing transactions, aged reconciling items, and other account issues; propose corrective actions.
• Support new and non-routine transaction accounting by translating Accounting Policy guidance into entries, reconciliations, procedures, and training.
• Prepare audit and leadership reports, support quarterly and annual reviews, and adhere to SOX controls, firm policies, and service agreements.
• Coach and onboard Staff Accountants, coordinate with stakeholders and Accounts Payable, and review voucher coding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; a business-related degree with relevant accounting experience is acceptable.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry, including independent preparation and analysis of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial information.
• Strong accounting fundamentals covering accruals, contingencies, prepaid expenses, receivables, and payables.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; advanced Excel skills are preferred, and substantial work will involve Excel and PeopleSoft.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills, with strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to work in the Washington, DC office 4 days per week.

Nice to have

• CPA candidacy.
• Private equity or financial services experience.
• Experience reviewing others' work, mentoring junior accountants, or performing complex accounting analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family planning benefits and wellness programs.
• Potential participation in an annual discretionary incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.

Hiring process

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.