Senior Financial Accountant

Company Description Wheeler Accounting Group LLC is a professional services firm that provides comprehensive accounting, financial reporting, and analysis support to a diverse client base. The firm’s services include budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset management, job costing, and general ledger maintenance and reconciliation. Team members collaborate closely with clients to deliver accurate financial information and practical guidance for better business decisions.

Role Description The Senior Financial Accountant is a full-time, hybrid role based in La Plata, MD, with flexibility for partial work from home. This role prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. Daily activities include managing general ledger entries, performing reconciliations, overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis. The Senior Financial Accountant will prepare and review financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, assist with tax-related financial data, and support internal control and process improvement initiatives. This role collaborates with clients and internal team members, provides insights on financial performance, and may support Controller-level responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong financial reporting capabilities, including preparing and analyzing financial statements and related disclosures.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills with a solid foundation in Finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Proficiency with Accounting Software and standard accounting tools; ability to learn and adapt to new systems.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Several years of experience in financial accounting or public accounting, ideally in a client-facing or advisory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a hybrid work setting.
• Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional service to clients.