Accountant

Accountant

Northern Virginia Headquarters - Chantilly, VA 20151

Overview

Salary Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Accounting

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. The position is responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures for maintaining accurate and timely financial statements. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, perform account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies. Ensure proper classification of transactions.

Complete monthly journal entries and help with the execution of financial closings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Maintain accounting accruals for month end close.

Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly Work in Progress Schedule and Financial Statements.

Assist overseeing Accounts Payable function.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.

Communicate with internal stakeholders about changes, corrections, or other issues.

Assist in all information requests for all outside audits and other third parties in a timely and responsive manner.

Assist Controller and Accounting Manager in day-to-day operations.

File Personal Property Tax & Sales Tax Returns for all states and jurisdictions.

Continuously assess accounting processes and systems, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvement and implementing best practices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred business related degree)

Two years of related work experience

Strong accounting background

Attention to detail and deadline oriented

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and procedure manuals. Demonstrate the ability to write routine reports, correspondence and the ability to speak effectively to customers and/or employees of organization using the English language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:...