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Location: Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States

Requisition Number:26148

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$41,860.00-$59,000.00

Security Clearance:

None

Level of

Experience:

Mid

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HII Mission Technologies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Accounting Assistant to support our Financial Reporting and Accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong business background, university-level accounting coursework, and relevant professional experience in business management or accounting. This is a hybrid role with a flexible schedule based in Northern Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in advancing their accounting career and pursuing a professional accounting degree or certification.

Why Join HII?

• Opportunity to gain hands-on accounting experience and grow within the finance and accounting field.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of business and accounting functions.
• Career development opportunities for those pursuing a career in accounting.

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• Assist with day-to-day accounting activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support the preparation of timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
• Provide administrative and organizational support to financial reporting, labor, and other accounting teams.
• Assist with audits, compliance, and other special projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; professional, clear and well-spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.