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Accountant I - General Accounting

Employer
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
Location
Sterling, VA
Closing date
Jan 19, 2022

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Join a member-driven leader in a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment with the shared mission of supporting America's network of rural electric cooperatives. Since its formation in 1969, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, or CFC, located in Dulles, Virginia, has provided capital and industry-leading financial products to more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-controlled utility systems across the United States. Our exceptional team delivers the "CFC Difference" that encompasses our values of service, integrity and excellence in all our interactions. CFC has a need for an Accountant I - General Accounting in the TFG - Accounting group. In this position, you will assist with basic transactional accounting activities relating to the maintenance of complete and accurate ledgers and sub-ledgers. Performs basic level accounting work requiring the use of professional concepts. As an Accountant I, you will: * Assist with the reconciliation of accounts, preparation and posting of journal entries, maintenance of complete and accurate ledgers and sub-ledgers and the preparation and management of various accounting schedules. * Enters, code, and process a high volume of accounts receivable and payable items. * Maintain Accounts Payable documentation * Process purchase orders against invoices and resolve any discrepancies * Use multi-period accounting functions in AP to amortize prepaid * Assist staff with questions related to invoices or expense reports * Run a variety of basic accounting reports for internal and external customers. * Assist with the preparation and recording of check deposits. * Assist with auditing expense reports. * Provide and effectively explain requested information to auditors, consultants and others. Job Requirements:To be successful in this role, you will need:* Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or business - accounting degree is highly preferred. * 1 year of experience in accounting or finance, preferred Accounts Payable experience* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Strong customer service skills.* Intermediate Excel skills.* Ability to gather and consolidate accounting and treasury data with minimal guidance.* Ability to follow through on problems to a resolution. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes short-term and long-term incentive opportunities; an employer-paid pension plan; 401(k); medical, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave policy; onsite gym; and more-all in a friendly, professional work environment. For additional information, please visit our website at www.nrucfc.coop.CFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

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