Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Senior Accountant

Location: Bethesda, MD (in-office, hybrid, or remote available).

Salary range: $79,000 - $104,000

Are you looking for an experienced level accountant role at an energetic & passionate company? GRF CPAS & Advisors, a Bethesda, MD CPA Firm is in search of a Senior Accountant to join our Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services team.

In this position, you will help supervise and execute engagements that center on cloud-based accounting systems like Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online. Our team-based environment requires the ability to prioritize projects, collaborate with others, learn new technologies and interface with clients.

Essential Functions:

• As part of a team, handle aspects of the monthly close including reconciliations, preparation of supporting schedules, financial analysis and quality review, financial reporting.
• Usage, training, and implementation of cloud-based tools such as Bill.com, Nexonia, Tallie and others.
• Coordinates various phases of engagements with engagement supervisor or manager; reviews working papers for accuracy & completeness, communicates with clients.
• Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement as needed.
• Trains staff members, offers guidance and direction and gives constructive criticism.
• Assists clients with an understanding of financial reporting and other accounting matters.
• Ensures that deliverables are prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional and firm standards.
• Communicates 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.

• 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. A concentration in nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Prior CPA firm experience is preferred.
• Either hold a current and valid certified public accountant's license or be in active preparation to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based applications such as Bill.com, Tallie, Expensify, is preferred.
• 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.