Financial Accountant

Salary: Starting at $95,000 to $115,000 (Salary dependent on experience)

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Financial Accountant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your accounting career while contributing to transportation investments that improve how people live, work, and travel throughout Northern Virginia.

Experience a quiet, professional office setting, just steps from the Metro. NVTA offers a hybrid schedule, currently allowing remote work on Mondays and Fridays (subject to change). Attendance at a monthly evening meeting is required. NVTA has been designated as a Best Workplace for Commuters with offices located near major highways (I-66 and I-495), the Dunn Loring Metro Station (Orange Line), and a commuter bus lot served by Fairfax Connector and Metrobus.

Employees can also access the nearby W&OD and I-66 active transportation trail.

In this role, you’ll support a broad range of financial and administrative operations that advance NVTA’s regional transportation mission. As part of a collaborative finance team, you’ll contribute to accounting and financial reporting, revenue and budget analysis, project reimbursement reviews, procurement and contract management, and grant coordination. You’ll also support outsourced IT services and undertake special projects that inform decisions and strengthen the Authority’s operations.

Perform general ledger accounting, accounts payable, transaction processing, journal entries, and reconciliation of bank, investment, and other accounts.

Coordinate and complete monthly accounting close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, adjusting entries, and month-end reporting.

Coordinate and complete year-end closing activities, including year-end reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Support in the preparation of the financial reports and financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.

Assist in the completion of the annual financial audit, including preparation of audit schedules, work papers, reconciliations, audit confirmations, and supporting documentation; respond to auditor requests and assist with resolution of audit findings.

Prepare and coordinate Forms 1099, annual certifications, and other required year-end financial reporting and filings.

Fixed Asset Accounting:

Coordinate fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.

Conduct periodic physical inventory of fixed assets and reconcile physical assets to accounting records.

Reconcile fixed asset records to the general ledger and ensure accurate supporting documentation.

Ensure fixed asset accounting complies with Authority policies and applicable GASB requirements.

Revenue Analysis, Budgeting, and Internal Controls:

Prepare monthly revenue summaries and analyze trends.

Assist with development, monitoring, and tracking of the Authority’s annual budget.

Monitor financial activity and identify significant variances or issues requiring management attention.

Maintain documented accounting and financial procedures and recommend improvements to accounting practices and internal controls.

Project Reimbursements:

Review transportation project reimbursement requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Authority policies, procedures, agreements, and applicable funding requirements.

Review supporting documentation and make recommendations regarding reimbursement requests.

Coordinate with jurisdictions to resolve discrepancies and obtain additional documentation as needed.

Investment Management:

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