Ref ID: 04560-0011123872Classification: Staff AccountantCompensation: $20.59 to $23.84 hourlyAccountemps is searching for a Staff Accountant. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation. Many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close will be your reponsibility. In addition, you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. An involved position, you will be producing Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Reston, Virginia area, this is an opportunity that's sure to challenge as well as reward effort.Your responsibilities in this role- Be responsible for account reconciliations including prepaid expenses, payroll, and other assignments- Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner- Create monthly statement analysis to be used for management reportings- Be a part of various department-wide initiatives- Partake in annual closing processes- Organize capital lease and monthly payment schedules- Ad-hoc tasks and special projects, as needed- Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP- Perform month end close, journal entries with minimum supervision- Carry out fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliationInterested candidates, please send a Word copy of your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resume]- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment- Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills- Working knowledge of spreadsheets and databases- Ability to meet deadlines- BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics- Command of accruals- Deep understanding of Costpoint (Deltek)- QuickBooks experience desired- 3+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience- Experience with ERP systems- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis- experienced organizational, written and verbal communication skills- Spreadsheet and database capabilities- Excellent attention to detailAccountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills - helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune(R) magazine's list of "World's Most Admired Companies" since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague. Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities. All applicants applying for US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. (C) 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.