Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Job Location: Vienna, VA - Hybrid

Duration: Contract

**Job Description: **

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting activities to include review and analysis of financial statements, ledgers, reconciliations, and associated accounts to ensure accurate application of industry standards.

• Perform monthly close activities to include reviewing and monitoring entries to the Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts and posting of adjustments.

• Perform account reconciliation, analytics and variance analysis, and provide sufficient supporting documentation.

• Apply broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) in the preparation of financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and ASC by applying accounting standards in the preparation of NFCR financial statements.

• Identify simplifying assumptions and accounting methods and instances of incorrect application of GAAP/ASC; quantify the impact and recommend solutions.

• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify, isolate and resolve discrepancies, and contribute to quality control and process improvement.

• Investigate, resolve and /or escalate complex discrepancies, data entry errors and out of balance situations; prepare and present recommendations for immediate action or proposals for policy changes to prevent losses.

• Perform research to assist with responses to inquiries from internal /external auditors.

• Perform variance analysis and generate reports including associated justification.

• Apply broad and specialized knowledge of and experience with financial accounting and management, including a thorough understanding of techniques used in analyzing and reporting financial information.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public or private accounting applying complex accounting treatments and resolving complex accounting issues.

• Experience researching technical accounting issues and making recommendations for the application and implementation of accounting principles.

• Significant experience and proficiency with data querying, researching and reporting.

• Experience working on complex projects with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely.

• Advanced knowledge of PC applications to include Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

• Certified Public Accountant designation and five years of progressive and relevant experience.

• Advanced skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated skill validating accuracy and applicability of underlying data.

• Demonstrated skill in presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or the equivalent combination of experience, education and training.