Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

SOFT's client located in Richmond, VA is looking for an Accountant for a long term contract assignment.

Prepares, reviews, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, employee payroll data, and other financial reports. Develops and reconciles ledgers, verifies expenditures, identifies and addresses discrepancies and irregularities, and implements solutions as appropriate. Analyzes business operations, trends, financial commitments and obligations, and projects future outcomes.

• Broad knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Financial Accounting Manual (FAM) guidelines, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability appropriate complex subjects and issues
• Acute attention to detail with a high degree of data accuracy and integrity
• Strong oral and written communication, ability to interact on required information and concepts with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with various other software applications as needed for the role
• Ability to guide the work of lower-level staff, provide accurate training and guidance on financial compliance
• Position requires continuous visual concentration and manual dexterity to operate PC
• Requires prolonged sitting and minimal standing/walking
• Minor lifting and carrying, not likely to exceed ten pounds
• May require extended work hours and/or schedule flexibility as unexpected situations and/or workflow dictate
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  ccasional domestic travel including overnight stays may be necessary
• 5 to 9+ years of relevant work experience

• Performs complex general accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, and interprets technical financial data to ensure proper execution of critical finance and accounting activities
• Prepares complex forecasting, variance analysis, budgeting, compliance testing, and other ad-hoc or specialty reports to monitor or support financial operations
• Investigates accounting issues, developing explanations of financial performance and other complex financial reports
• Performs complex control functions, analyzes large scale financial activities, and may approve accounting entries of substantial amount
• Provides guidance to internal customers on accounting and control matters
• Develops accounting and accounting control procedures
• Key participant in cross-functional team initiatives and accounting-related projects