ClientSolv Technologies is an IT solution firm with over a decade of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies, public sector and small to medium sized companies. ClientSolv Technologies is a woman-owned and operated company that is certified as a WMBE, 8a firm by the Federal government's Small Business Administration.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with G/L Governance experience for a contract (with the option to hire) in Gaithersburg, MD. This role will work onsite/in the office 4 days per week in Gaithersburg, MD and 1 day per week to work remotely.  

In this role, you will be responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and completeness over month end close activities and general ledger (G/L) data in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additional responsibilities include:

• Manage the month end close process which includes but is not limited to the following:  preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and key accounting reports
• Resolve accounting process issues and adjust procedures to complete tasks efficiently and accurately
• Oversight of manual journal entry and balance sheet account reconciliation controls for the organization
• Complete balance sheet account deep dives to identify inherent risk level, potential exposure and recommend/document best reconciliation approach based on these attributes
• Assist with the coordination of internal and external audits 
• Ensure all accounting, reporting and audit deadlines are met
• Jointly responsible for updating and creating accounting policies and procedures required within G/L and Closing team
• Seek out and continue to look for ways that G/L and closing processes can be automated or improved to create and improve efficiency across the accounting/finance organization
• Participate in driving results to meet individual, team, and department objectives
• Involvement in other projects as needed

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of related accounting experience with a focus on month end close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, master data – predominately at large, multi-national public companies
• 5+ years of intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vLookups), Word, SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Public accounting experience
• SAP experience
• Strong analytical skills, research skills, and business acumen
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with proven ability to spearhead projects with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in planning, prioritizing, delivering on commitments
• Comfort working through ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong communication skills

This contract role (with the option to hire full time) will be onsite/in the office 4 days per week in Gaithersburg, MD and 1 day per week to work remotely.