Staff Accountant
About JOBSwithDOD
What began as a way to help emerging defense companies find top candidates has grown into the largest defense industry careers marketplace. JOBSwithDOD provides a unified ecosystem of career opportunities across both private sector defense companies of all sizes and DoD civilian employers: one industry, one network. At JOBSwithDOD our purpose unites us. The core values that animate everything we do are based upon integrity, service, and excellence. This commitment to our mission, and a focus on delivering the highest quality solutions for the defense industry means we are ever striving for continuous improvement and growth.
- Location:
- Reston, VA
JOBSwithDOD is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant III that possesses solid communication, organizational and analytical skills. This position will be an integral part of the general ledger close and will report to the Manager, Accounting. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong financial analysis skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that seeks to improve existing processes as we scale our business while collaborating with Legal, Product, FP&A, and Technology to serve as a trusted liaison in cross functional capacities.
Key Focus Areas:
- Play an integral role in the general ledger month end closing process, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting account analysis with an emphasis on adhering to deadlines
- Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliation schedules by reviewing the general ledger activity and obtaining a full understanding of the account activity to support month-end reported balances
- Prepare journal entries and assist in month-end close processes in various accounting areas including, but not limited to fixed assets, professional fees, revenue reconciliations, customer credit cards payments and related chargeback disputes
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, including foreign currency denominated accounts
- Stay current on changes to U.S. GAAP such as accounting standards updates and have an in-depth understanding of current standards
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Assist in documentation, evaluation and monitoring of internal controls
- Ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to adapt and re-prioritize in a fast paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expresses information and ideas clearly
- Problem solves without explicit direction
- Able to receive and incorporate feedback
- Follows best practice methodology
- Understands their area of responsibility
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
- Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
- Experience with platforms such as Netsuite preferred
As part of our team you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits package
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan