Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst

VHB•Richmond, VA

4d•$85,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst (Hybrid role) | Richmond, VA | Watertown, MA Under minimal supervision, prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial data of a complex nature to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable reporting of financial results. Handles complex issues and problems. Also builds visualizations and reporting to build on a culture of metric-driven decision making. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Advanced understanding and knowledge of accounting/finance principles, methods, and procedures.
Advanced skills with Excel and data analysis languages, specifically SQL.
Experience using Power Query and Power BI.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivated and detail oriented.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers.
Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level.
4-6+ years of related accounting/finance experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field

Nice To Haves

AEC industry experience is helpful but not required.
Experience in data management preferred
Exposure to AI tools and concepts.

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews reconciliations, for the subledger and general ledger account balances, including preparation of related journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
Performs period closing processes and assists with the preparation of internal financial statements.
Performs moderately complex analysis of financial data.
Investigates, researches, and resolves variances to ensure accurate financial results.
Responds to internal inquiries involving accounting/financial questions of a moderately complex nature.
Monitors accounting processes and systems.
Assists with the development of internal controls. (e.g., risk assessments, reviews of risk areas).
Assists with the Identification and implementation of improvements to create a more effective and efficient accounting process.
Assists in preparation for year-end audit.
Cross trains in processing accounts payable, cash receipt validation, and other accounting processes.
Assists in coordinating the development of reports for decision-making.
Helps ensure data quality, including process to clean data.
Tests the financial system during periodic system upgrades.
Acts as a liaison and collaborates between Corporate Finance, IT, and Regional Finance.
Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and VHB policies and procedures.