Junior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Utilize Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to assess, reconcile, and report on intergovernmental transactions.

• Create financial schedules that support elimination entries and address discrepancies with trading partners.

• Prepare and enter U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL)-compliant journal entries to ensure precise financial reporting.

• Review payroll accounting transactions before posting to confirm their accuracy and compliance.

• Generate payroll accruals and reconcile payroll disbursements from various payroll sources against U.S. Treasury disbursements.

• Identify, investigate, and rectify payroll accounting discrepancies, preparing corrective journal entries as necessary.

• Reconcile Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT) to the agency's financial reporting and analyze variances.

• Document findings from reconciliations, suggest corrective actions, and prepare USSGL-compliant journal entries to address identified discrepancies.

• Ensure that all reconciliations, journal entries, and accompanying documentation adhere to federal accounting standards, agency policies, and reporting requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience.

• A seasoned accounting professional with strong analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to collaborate effectively across various teams.

• Proven ability to work as part of a team in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments.

• Experience in supporting federal accounting operations, including general ledger functions and monthly financial closing processes.

• Background in preparing and analyzing financial statements.

• Capability to interpret and apply U.S. Treasury USSGL accounting scenarios or similar private-sector accounting standards.

• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in developing, documenting, and communicating financial management policies, procedures, and operational guidance.

• Ability to implement and support modifications to financial management practices and financial system operations.

• Strong attention to detail with the capacity to analyze intricate financial data and propose effective solutions.

• Preferred: CPA

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development