Who Is MillerMusmar?

Come join MillerMusmar CPAs an award-winning CPA firm located in Reston, Virginia. We were awarded one of the Top Accounting Firms to work for by the Washington Business Journal as well as a Great Place to Work in 2018. We have been providing quality client services for over 25 years!

MillerMusmar CPAs is a regional public accounting firm with approximately 30 professionals providing tax, audit, and outsourced accounting services to small and mid-sized organizations nationwide. We serve a diverse client base, including government contractors, nonprofit organizations, and closely held businesses, and emphasize high-quality service, practical solutions, and sustainable work-life balance. We also specialize in healthcare and international client base services.

At MillerMusmar, we believe in taking care of team members, so we offer 401K, medical, dental, EAP, and vision benefits. We also have a full suite of local and nationwide discounts that appeal to a wide array of activities and services. We understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving organization. This is why we offer a complete benefits package that includes:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Flexible, remote-friendly work environment

Reasonable and sustainable workload expectations

Exposure to interesting and complex clients without large-firm bureaucracy

Direct access to Managers and Partners for mentorship and career development

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support our outsourced accounting services practice. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who has deep experience in full-cycle accounting, enjoys client interaction and problem-solving, and who is comfortable managing multiple clients with varying service levels (monthly, quarterly, and annual).

Experience with government contractors and/or nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred, but we are open to candidates with strong outsourced accounting or public accounting backgrounds who are eager to deepen their exposure to these areas.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with Managers and Partners and will serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Close Support

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

Government Contracting / Nonprofit Exposure (as applicable)

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

Business registrations

Client Communication

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

Collaboration & Team Support

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

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

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

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

This is a hybrid remote position, full-time, the corporate office hours 8am-5 pm EST

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