Staff Accountant
Parabilis - A Better Financial Partner for Government Contractors, Mc Lean, VA, United States
Reports To: Accounting Manager Location: Tysons, VA
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, performing general accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. This role will work closely with various departments and support the Accounting Manager in daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger Management: Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications; review GL activity for reasonableness, investigate variances, and maintain detailed supporting documentation.
Account Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts; investigate and resolve reconciling items timely, escalating aged or unusual items to the Accounting Manager.
Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End Close: Execute assigned close tasks per the close calendar; ensure all required entries and reconciliations are completed prior to close sign-off and assist with preparation of reporting schedules.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Support: Assist with AP and AR functions including reconciliations, AR aging review, expense classifications, month-end cutoff accruals, and resolution of discrepancies.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; perform variance analysis on financial data and provide accounting data support to FP&A as requested.
Audit Support & Compliance: Maintain audit-ready documentation; support internal and external audit requests; ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls; identify and communicate control gaps to the Accounting Manager.
Systems & Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across accounting and reporting systems; identify and elevate system issues or data integrity concerns.
Special Projects: Participate in ad hoc projects and financial analysis as requested by management.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Experience: 0–3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in a finance company or financial services preferred.
Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAGE, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.).
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to elevate appropriately and operate within defined approval frameworks.
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Job Summary
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, performing general accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. This role will work closely with various departments and support the Accounting Manager in daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger Management: Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications; review GL activity for reasonableness, investigate variances, and maintain detailed supporting documentation.
Account Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts; investigate and resolve reconciling items timely, escalating aged or unusual items to the Accounting Manager.
Month-End, Quarter-End & Year-End Close: Execute assigned close tasks per the close calendar; ensure all required entries and reconciliations are completed prior to close sign-off and assist with preparation of reporting schedules.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Support: Assist with AP and AR functions including reconciliations, AR aging review, expense classifications, month-end cutoff accruals, and resolution of discrepancies.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; perform variance analysis on financial data and provide accounting data support to FP&A as requested.
Audit Support & Compliance: Maintain audit-ready documentation; support internal and external audit requests; ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls; identify and communicate control gaps to the Accounting Manager.
Systems & Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy and consistency of data across accounting and reporting systems; identify and elevate system issues or data integrity concerns.
Special Projects: Participate in ad hoc projects and financial analysis as requested by management.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Experience: 0–3 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in a finance company or financial services preferred.
Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAGE, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.).
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to elevate appropriately and operate within defined approval frameworks.
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