Staff Accountant

Reston, VA |
100% On-Site |
Full-Time / Exempt

Compensation: $70K – $80K.

Benefits
:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, PTO, Vacation, FSA, EAP, ESOP, and others.

OVERVIEW

Our client is an established leader in developing and pioneering leading-edge color measurement technology, providing quality color control solutions worldwide. As a customer-focused, quality-driven, employee-owned company, they are seeking an individual with a similar mindset to join their team as a Staff Accountant
.

POSITION SUMMARY

This will be a key position handling a variety of General Ledger Accounting duties in support of the Controller. Responsibilities will include Bank Reconciliations
, Journal Entries
, Month-End Closing
, and additional Corporate Accounting duties. This position will utilize a candidate’s strong analytical skills to assist with financial reporting and to provide cost trend insights within a manufacturing environment
. In addition, this position will accurately maintain various financial records by analyzing Balance Sheets, P&Ls, Cash Flow, and General Ledger accounts.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
, with strong foundational and practical understanding of Debits and Credits
, and US GAAP
. Ideal industry background should be in Manufacturing
, Construction
, Transportation
, or Commercial Services industries. We are looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running! This will be a great opportunity for a long-term career in Corporate Accounting, with solid growth potential and the ability to gain additional accounting skills such as Fixed Assets and Cost Accounting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with internal department managers to provide financial and accounting support to identify opportunities for productivity enhancement, cost savings, and profitable solutions.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations, and assist with monthly and yearly close processes.
• Participate in the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
• Stay updated on the preliminaries of monthly financial reporting and other business data.
• Support Accounts Payable as needed, including maintenance of Purchase Orders, with 2-way or 3-way matching.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining internal accounting controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and remain engaged to ensure adequate controls and procedures are carried out.
• Assist with several aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual close process (i.e., journal entries, account reconciliations, expense analysis, trend analysis, and variance analysis).
• Generate actionable reports and analyses by accessing various databases and producing financial reporting that will support stakeholder objectives by gathering and analyzing cost data.
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documentation, and records in compliance with US GAAP.
• Create, analyze, validate, and monitor data for financial reporting and cost analysis/margin analysis/pricing analysis.
• Determine standard costs, investigate variances, create and manage annual budgets, monitor spending, and forecast cost processes, labor, material, and inventory with the Supply Chain.
• Record fixed assets by creating and supervising procedures, forms, and controls, including tax reporting, following US GAAP.
• Recommend any updates to accounting policies affecting fixed assets.
• Record newly acquired fixed assets, allocate tag numbers for effective tracking, perform regular reviews for obsolescence, and process disposals in the accounting system.
• Perform reconciliation of the fixed asset subsidiary ledger balance and depreciation calculations for all fixed assets.
• Create fixed asset-related audit schedules and serve as the representative for audits or questions related to fixed assets.
• Track the Company’s fixed asset spending concerning capital budget and management authorizations.
• Respond to information requests, review financial statements, assist with audits, and meet timely deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is REQUIRED.
• 3+ years of Full-Cycle Accounting experience – Preferably within the Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, or Commercial Services industries.
• Strong understanding and application of Debits and Credits, and US GAAP.
• Strong MS Excel experience is critical (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Detail-oriented analytical thinker with the ability to investigate financial data and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator who will work well in a fast-paced setting.
• An eager and enthusiastic mindset; someone who enjoys taking the initiative and is eager to grow within accounting.

** Hire Capital and our clients are equal-opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.