# Senior Financial Accountant

Hiring organization: [WaPo](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/wapo)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e1cb8055-cf43-45ce-9c91-156a6f80e6f5

Listed on WaPo's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
- Salary: 85100 – 127700 USD per year

## Summary

The Washington Post seeks a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger operations, financial reporting, and close activities while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation and data analytics. This role suits someone with solid accounting fundamentals who wants to apply technical expertise to a mission-driven organization and grow their skills in financial systems and analysis.

_Our summary, not WaPo's wording._

## Skills named

Alteryx, Asana, Financial Reporting, GAAP Compliance, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Salesforce, SAP

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting or auditing experience
- Expertise in general ledger operations and financial reporting
- Proficiency with data analytics platforms and data visualization tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial statements
- Problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Time management and ability to balance multiple priorities

## Nice to have

- CPA or CA designation or CPA candidate
- Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Smartview, BlackLine, Salesforce, Bloomberg Tax and Accounting Fixed Assets, LeaseQuery, SAP, or Asana

Apply on WaPo's site: https://washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/washingtonpostcareers/job/DC-Washington-TWP-Headquarters/Senior-Financial-Accountant_JR-90275871