Senior Accounting Specialist

Sr. Accounting Specialist / Financial Analyst

Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid: Mon/Tues/Thurs in office)

About the Company

We are a fast-growing, innovation-driven organization operating within the technology and professional services space. Our team is collaborative, agile, and committed to delivering high-impact results for clients. Employees work closely with leadership, gain exposure across multiple business areas, and contribute directly to operational excellence and strategic initiatives.

We offer a modern, flexible, and growth-oriented environment where your work truly matters.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Accounting Specialist / Financial Analyst to join our small, high-performing finance team. This role will support core accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, month-end close, journal entries, and tax filings, while also contributing to financial reporting and analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who is looking to expand their responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and distribute customer invoices
• Analyze accounts for non-payment or delayed payments
• Follow up, collect, and apply customer payments
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Enter non-EDI wholesale or service orders

Accounts Payable

• Receive and verify vendor invoices
• Process invoices through the AP system
• Reconcile vendor accounts and address discrepancies
• Assist employees with expense report submissions

General Accounting & Compliance

• Prepare and post journal entries in QuickBooks Online
• Support the month-end close process and account reconciliations
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed

Required

• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online

Preferred

• Three or more years of experience in accounting or finance
• Experience with Avalara
• Prior AR/AP or tax filing responsibilities