Senior Accountant – Outsourced Accounting

MillerMusmar CPAs

Senior Accountant supporting outsourced accounting services for diverse clients at MillerMusmar CPAs. Ideal for experienced accountants skilled in full-cycle accounting and client interaction.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform full-cycle accounting services for assigned clients, including: Journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations
Month-end and quarter-end close processes
Preparation of internal-use financial statements
Prepare and maintain high-quality workpapers and supporting schedules in accordance with firm standards
Identify discrepancies, cutoff issues, and posting errors and propose appropriate resolutions
Support accounting for government contractors, including: Understanding indirect cost structures and labor allocations
Assisting with timekeeping, invoicing, and compliance-related reporting
Advise on allowability of expenses under relevant FAR & CAS principles
Support client DCAA compliance
Support nonprofit clients, including: Fund accounting concepts, Grant tracking and restricted/unrestricted activity
Assist with compliance-related filings and projects such as: 1099 preparation, Personal property tax, BPOL, or similar filings (as applicable)
Audit support or special projects
Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned clients
Communicate professionally and clearly with clients regarding: Accounting questions, Document requests, Timing and deliverables
Participate in and, over time, lead routine client calls related to accounting matters
Work collaboratively with Managers and Partners on workload planning and client deliverables
Provide feedback to improve internal templates, processes, and documentation
Assist in training or mentoring junior staff, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
4–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or outsourced accounting
Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
Experience working with multiple clients and managing competing deadlines
Proficiency with common accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online/Desktop; experience with Unanet, Procas, or similar systems is a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations
Familiarity with FAR Part 31, indirect cost concepts, or grant accounting
Strong understanding of accounting for payroll transactions
Experience with partnership accounting
CPA or CPA-eligible status
Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K
medical
dental
EAP
vision benefits
full suite of local and nationwide discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle accountingjournal entriesgeneral ledger maintenanceaccount reconciliationsfinancial statement preparationfund accountinggrant trackingpayroll transactionspartnership accountingcompliance-related reporting

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingtime managementmentoringclient managementfeedback provisionprofessionalismorganizational skills

Certifications

CPACPA-eligible