Junior Accountant

Overview

This role as a Junior Accountant provides essential support to the internal corporate finance team and performs critical reconciliation work for a federal client. The position ensures that both internal operations and federal contracts remain financially sound and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day processing of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), ensuring efficient handling of vendor invoices and client billings.
• Support reconciliation of financial data for federal contracts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain contract compliance.
• Collect and validate payroll data and track fixed asset records to contribute to accurate internal financial reporting.
• Collaborate with senior accountants and offshore back-office teams to compile data, maintain audit-ready documentation, and provide insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required (no dual citizenship).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 0-2 years of experience in A/P, A/R, and General Ledger entries; internships or entry-level accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to perform bank or account reconciliations, analyze variances, and resolve data discrepancies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines such as payroll cycles and month-end close while maintaining accurate records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordination with internal stakeholders, project managers, and offshore teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Interest in process improvement and automation tools (e.g., Excel automation, Power BI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic exposure to government contracting (GovCon) or project-based accounting.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with timekeeping and invoicing systems like Deltek or Unanet.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with compensation discussions based on qualifications and experience.
• 4% contribution to 401(k), performance bonus, and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Paid time off: 16 days PTO per year and 11 holidays.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), and more.

Location

• Remote position with occasional in-person meetings in Herndon, VA.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Veteran employment opportunities are also supported.