Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Chantilly, Virginia. The successful candidate will be part of a team focused on completing a year-end close project for the 2023 fiscal year. This will involve tasks such as invoicing, journal entries, reconciliations, and year-end close procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Execute invoicing tasks with a high level of accuracy

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all financial records are up to date

• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and financial ledgers

• Participate in the month-end close process, preparing necessary documentation and reports

• Assist in the year-end close process, ensuring all financial records are accurate and complete

• Utilize skills in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) to manage and track all transactions

• Perform General Ledger tasks, including maintaining and updating financial records

• Apply skills in Bank Reconciliations to ensure all financial transactions are accounted for and properly documented

• Leverage knowledge of Journal Entries to record all business transactions accurately

• Participate in Month End Close and Year-end Close processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and up to date. Requirements • Possess a minimum of three years of experience as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role.

• Proficient in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management.

• Experience with Bank Reconciliations is required.

• Proficient in managing the General Ledger.

• Skilled in creating and managing Journal Entries.

• Experience in handling Month End Close activities.

• Proficient in managing Year-end Close activities.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.

• Professional certification such as CPA is a plus.

• Adherence to ethical standards and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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