System One - Vienna, VA
posted 3 months ago
ALTA IT Services is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This hybrid position, based in Virginia, will involve a variety of accounting activities aimed at ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial statements and related accounts. The successful candidate will perform detailed reviews and analyses of financial statements, ledgers, reconciliations, and associated accounts, applying industry standards to guarantee precise financial reporting. Monthly close activities will be a key responsibility, including the review and monitoring of entries to the Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, and Income Statement accounts, as well as posting necessary adjustments. In this role, you will conduct account reconciliations, analytics, and variance analysis, providing comprehensive supporting documentation. A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) is essential, as you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with these standards in the preparation of NFCR financial statements. You will also identify simplifying assumptions and accounting methods, addressing any incorrect applications of GAAP/ASC, quantifying their impact, and recommending effective solutions. The Accountant will engage in in-depth analysis to identify, isolate, and resolve discrepancies, contributing to quality control and process improvement initiatives. You will investigate and resolve complex discrepancies, data entry errors, and out-of-balance situations, preparing and presenting recommendations for immediate action or policy changes to prevent future losses. Additionally, you will perform research to assist with inquiries from internal and external auditors, conduct variance analysis, and generate reports with justifications. This position requires a broad and specialized knowledge of financial accounting and management, along with a thorough understanding of techniques used in analyzing and reporting financial information. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support the team and the organization.