Staff Accountant

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Tysons, VA – Hybrid

Assignment Type: Permanent Hire

Compensation: $72,000–$75,000 base salary +bonus eligibility

Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

• Review contracts and invoices to determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP and company capitalization policies
• Input and code capital expenditure invoices within the accounting system
• Establish and maintain capital projects from project inception through final capitalization
• Monitor construction-in-progress accounts and coordinate timely capitalization of completed projects
• Prepare monthly and quarterly fixed asset reporting
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Perform CAPEX accrual analyses and depreciation forecasting
• Assist with preparation of monthly fixed asset rollforwards
• Research account variances, unusual transactions, and fluctuations
• Identify root causes of discrepancies and recommend appropriate accounting treatment
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve fixed asset and project accounting questions
• Ensure project and capital reporting is complete, accurate, and timely
• Support reconciliation of fixed asset and project-related accounts
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls
• Support broader accounting and financial reporting initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1+ years of accounting experience required
• 2–3 years of general ledger accounting experience preferred
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and month-end close
• Strong ability to analyze financial data and investigate discrepancies
• Understanding of GAAP
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound accounting judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Quick learner who can operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment