Accountant

Overview

Title: Accountant

Location: Washington DC / Hybrid

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, related field, or equivalent experience.

Required Experience: 3+ years

Interviews: In Person

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, recommend modifications, and assist with testing system changes.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, provide consulting on financial matters, and advise management on account statuses and improvements.
• Research accounting issues, update on new standards, and contribute to the development of accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and reconcile financial transactions, perform account reconciliations, and maintain documentation for audits.
• Ensure transactions comply with policies and regulations, reconcile general ledger accounts, and prepare required accounting reports.
• Support year-end closeout by ensuring accurate accruals and adjustments.

Skills / Qualifications

• Demonstrated accounting experience — Required 3 Years
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including federal, state, and local regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — Required
• Proficiency in financial reporting requirements, especially concerning federal grants — Required
• Experience with detailed accounting and financial recording techniques to ensure accurate financial descriptions of expenditures — Required
• Expertise in financial management systems and software, including Microsoft Excel and Access, with the ability to design, and improve — Required
• Proven ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports and statements — Required
• Skill in identifying and correcting discrepancies in accounting records — Required
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining audit trail documentation — Required

Flexible work from home options available.

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