Principal Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, review, and post precise and timely journal entries.

• Lead and facilitate month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate as well as resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions.

• Conduct thorough balance sheet and profit & loss account reconciliations along with variance (flux) analysis.

• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, which include balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of financial statements.

• Perform financial reporting and account analysis to verify accuracy and completeness.

• Research technical accounting issues and draft accounting memos, position papers, and white papers to substantiate accounting conclusions.

• Apply and uphold compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and assist with technical accounting evaluations.

• Support ASC 842 lease accounting activities (preferred).

• Assist with internal and external audit requests by supplying necessary documentation and analysis.

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, auditing standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

• Utilize Deltek Costpoint and other financial systems to aid accounting operations and reporting.

• Identify opportunities for enhancing accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.

• Execute additional accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA certification is mandatory.

• At least 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience or an equivalent blend of education and experience.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

• Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and technical accounting evaluations.

• Background in preparing technical accounting memorandums, accounting position papers, or white papers.

• Experience in performing balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analysis, and variance (flux) analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis functions.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities while ensuring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and professionalism.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to fulfill the requirements of this position.

• Preferred: Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint.

• Preferred: Experience in a government contracting, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated fields.

• Preferred: Knowledge of financial systems, internal controls, and audit compliance standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Retirement savings plans with company matching.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Flexible work arrangements.